Orchestra Personnel Managerexpired
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the UK’s leading orchestras, seeks a highly motivated Orchestral Personnel Manager.
Job Description
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the UK's leading orchestras, seeks a highly motivated Orchestral Personnel Manager. The Orchestra performs regularly in Oxford and London and has an expanding touring programme overseas. The role will focus mainly on booking and contracting of Oxford Philharmonic orchestral players for performances, tours and recordings as directed by the Music Director, according to MU and the orchestra's own regulations.
This is a permanent, full-time role, based in our London office with some hybrid working possible. The holiday entitlement is 20 days plus 8 bank holidays. Regular travel to Oxford will be required (on average twice per month). Some evening and weekend work will be necessary for rehearsals and concerts. An in-lieu scheme is in place to cover out-of-hours working.
The successful candidate will be given intensive training in using the Orchestra's database systems.
The role will be based in our North London office. Competitive salary according to experience. Exceptional candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.
Job Requirements
Essential abilities/qualifications:
Education to degree level
Experience working in the classical music business
Excellent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using databases
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a large number of varied tasks with multiple deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with professional musicians
Very good attention to detail
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Ability to deal thoughtfully and professionally with delicate situations
Good knowledge of and active interest in classical music
Desirable abilities/qualifications:
Degree in music
Experience in an Orchestra/Concerts Management role
Job Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities:
Booking and contracting musicians for all Oxford Philharmonic concerts
Sending schedules to musicians of the Orchestra and ensuring their practical requirements on concert days are met
Assisting the Music Director with his correspondence and diary management
Assisting musicians with visa and travel requirements
Preparing monthly payments for orchestral players, and processing player invoices
Work with other members of the concerts management team to provide back-stage support at concerts and other events
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter, explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements above, to [email protected].
Applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 30 July 2025. If you do not receive a reply within 4 weeks of writing you should assume that your application has not been successful.
Contact name: Anthi Papadopoulos
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
July 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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