Senior Stage and Transport Managerexpired
Philharmonia
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Dec. 25, 2024
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Description:
Job Summary
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Stage & Transport Manager (SSM). This role presents a rare opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading orchestras, and with its outstanding musicians, as well as celebrated conductors and soloists.
Job Description
Together with the Head of Production and Stage Manager, the SSM is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of the stage management, instrument transportation and technical requirements of the Orchestra.
The post holder will work closely with the Orchestra Committee (OC), all Philharmonia players and colleagues across the Orchestra Operations' Team and work on projects that include concerts at the Royal Festival Hall, the Orchestra's thriving residencies in Bedford, Leicester, Canterbury, Basingstoke, and at Three Choirs Festival and Garsington Opera, as well as other UK engagements, international touring, studio and recording sessions, and chamber music projects and learning and engagement work, as required.
Job Requirements
Prior experience of stage management at a professional level.
Knowledge of the methods and practices employed in handling, packing, loading, unloading and stowing musical instruments and an awareness of their value.
Good organisational skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Good multi-tasking skills, able to prioritise whilst also working across a range of demands on a daily basis
Good communication skills and able to converse with a wide range of stakeholders. Maturity, diplomacy and tact towards musicians, other performers and venue staff.
Ability to look ahead to anticipate issues, to problem-solve under pressure and to quickly identify solutions.
Ability to work well both independently and as a team player.
The role involves lifting and carrying instruments and staging and therefore the post holder must have the capacity to lift and carry such equipment carefully. Manual handling training will be provided.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Together with the Head of Production and assisted by the Stage Manager, to organise the transportation of the Orchestra's instruments for all engagements including rehearsals, concerts, film sessions, audio recordings and tours, both in the UK and overseas.
To prepare loading lists for every project, to ensure the correct instruments are present.
To prepare detailed truck schedules for the Orchestra's trucking provider.
To liaise with the Royal Festival Hall and all other venues, in the UK and overseas, regarding the Orchestra's staging needs, and to arrange truck access and parking, where required.
To prepare stage plans in advance of each project using Concept Draw Diagram software, or similar.
To ensure that instrument transport arrangements are communicated clearly, and as far as possible in advance, to players.
Application Deadline:
Jan. 06, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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