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Scottish Opera

Assistant Production Manager (Trainee)  

This is a two year fixed term contract offered from Autumn 2010 in Glasgow with a salary of £18,000 to £20,778 depending upon experience.

Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and one of
Britain’s largest arts organisations. The company is committed to bringing the widest range of opera, performed to the highest standards, to the maximum audience throughout Scotland and the UK.

The role provides an exceptional opportunity for professional development within theatre production management. The Assistant Production Manager (Trainee) will assist in the coordination of activity between the various production departments and help to facilitate the delivery of projects.

An understanding of the theatrical production process, and hands-on experience in at least one area of technical theatre, and the ability to demonstrate a strong desire to develop a career in production management is essential. All applications must include a covering letter, CV & an application form. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 30 August 2010. Scottish Opera strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is subsidised by the Scottish Government. Registered Number SCO37531 Charity Number SCO19787.

For full details please visit:
Website: www.scottishopera.org.uk/jobs

Applications should be addressed to Hazel Kirkpatrick, HR Advisor:
Email: recruitment@scottishopera.org.uk
Post: Scottish Opera, 39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PT 

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment  

Digital Content Officer (Part Time)  

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic classical music ensembles. In recent years the Orchestra has been successfully targeting new and younger audiences, primarily through its late-night series The Night Shift. As part of this, and as part of our effort to reach new audiences generally and to enrich the experience of existing audiences we have been developing our online presence, using social media, blogs, producing podcasts etc. Our website has, until now, lagged behind these other developments. However this year we are working on a new website which will better help us achieve our aims, and we are therefore seeking to appoint a Digital Content Officer to develop lively, engaging and high quality content for the site and to help bring together our various digital strands.

This is a new position and is an exciting opportunity to feed into the design and build of a new website and then to produce innovative content that is distinctive, different and is of the highest possible standard. Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter to Natasha Stehr, OAE, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG or by email to natasha.stehr@oae.co.uk . Interviews: 6 August.

To download the Job Description, please visit:
Website: http://www.oae.co.uk/standard.asp?ID=60
Phone: Natasha Stehr  020 7239 9374

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra  

Marketing Intern  

(September 2010 - February 2011) A hard-working candidate with a good knowledge of the arts will be required to assist the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's flourishing marketing department in promoting the RPO's numerous concerts. Through assisting with relevant duties, experience will be gained in membership and development, direct marketing, ticketing, customer service, print and design, new media and artist liaison. This internship provides the candidate with the opportunity to gain a general and valuable insight into the world of arts administration and a chance to work with an internationally-renowned orchestra. The post is a full-time position, with additional time required for concert nights. It is an unpaid position, though reasonable expenses will be paid for the duration of the internship. Interviews will take place w/b 31 August.

To apply, please send your CV to:
Chris Evans, Head of Press & Marketing: evansc@rpo.co.uk
or by post to:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 16 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0QT

Southbank Centre  

Voicelab Co-ordinator  

Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre, occupying a 21-acre site at the heart of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. The site has an extraordinary creative and architectural history stretching back to the 1951 Festival of Britain.  Voicelab is an initiative which encourages the development of every kind of singing from large-scale participation projects to training for aspiring professionals, covering a range of genres from Beethoven to Beatboxing.

Working closely with the Voicelab team, you will facilitate all aspects of the Voicelab programme, acting as first point of contact internally and externally, project-managing events and activities on the day, supporting research and planning and co-ordinating financial, reporting and evaluation processes.

With outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, you will already have proven experience of working with a range of non-professional participants and building solid working relationships internally and externally.  Experience of project-managing arts or cultural projects on time and on budget as well as on-the-ground event delivery are also essential and you will be able to demonstrate initiative, a flexible and pragmatic approach to work and knowledge of one or more genres of music. Salary: £26,000 –£28,000 per annum. This position is Full time with a Fixed term contract up to July 2013.

For more information about the job and how to apply please visit:
Website www.southbankcentre.co.uk/jobs 
Telephone: 020-7921-0641  

Association of British Orchestras  

Intern 

The Association of British Orchestras offers six-month voluntary placements, four days a week, starting twice a year (mid February and late August) within a small, energetic and committed team based in central London. These posts are ideal for graduates wishing to gain hands-on experience of the classical music industry and considering a career in arts administration. We are looking for a responsible graduate with a keen interest in classical music.

You will be a good communicator with a pro-active approach and a quick learner, able to take on responsibility readily and work independently. You should be IT literate with Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Access. Travel expenses and lunch allowance are provided. For a full job description click here. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9 August in central London. There is another six-month placement available from February to August 2011. If you are interested in applying for this, please also forward your CV to us and we will hold it on record until nearer that time.

To apply, please send or e-mail a CV & covering letter detailing your suitability and interest in the position to:

Orla Molony
Membership Services Officer
Association of British Orchestras
20 Rupert Street
London W1D 6DF

Email: orla@abo.org.uk  

Trinity Laban  

Director of Music for the old Royal Naval Chapel (0.4 post)  

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is seeking to appoint a Director of Music for the Old Royal Naval College Chapel. The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, stands at the heart of the Old Royal Naval College on the banks of the River Thames in Greenwich. As well as serving the needs of a large and diverse Sunday congregation, the Chapel provides the spiritual focus for two higher-education institutions, Trinity Laban, and the University of Greenwich.

The Director of Music is responsible for the music of all services in the Chapel where either the choir sings or the organ is played, and the planning, in collaboration with the Chaplain, of the music list for the Chapel. The Chapel has an adult choir of about 20-25 members, of whom 12 are Choral Scholars (students at Trinity Laban), with the remainder being volunteers. The choir maintains a 'cathedral' tradition of repertoire and performance, and visits other cathedrals and churches to sing services. There is one Sunday morning service (Sung Eucharist), and a midweek service of choral evensong, sung by four or five of the choral scholars, that has been successfully introduced this year. The pattern of choir terms is such that there are normally 40 Sundays with choir, the remainder being with organ only (there is a salaried deputy organist). In addition to the weekly round, and occasional visits to other churches, there are also numerous concerts in the Christmas season and at other times of year, weddings, funerals and memorial services (a number of which of course reflect a long association with the Royal Navy), and graduation ceremonies for Trinity and the University of Greenwich.

For job pack & an application form, please go to our vacancies webpage:
Website: www.trinitylaban.ac.uk 

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

1) Head of Development and Marketing

2) Assistant Concerts Manager 

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields seeks a Head of Development and Marketing and an Assistant Concerts Manager to join its management team. This is an exciting time to join the Academy, following the completion of a high level strategic review, the appointment of a new artistic committee and the articulation of ambitious artistic plans. Both roles offer an opportunity to participate in the evolution of an orchestra with an outstandingly successful history to an equally illustrious future and applications for both roles should be received by Friday September 3rd.  

For a job description & person specification suitably experienced candidates should email:
Katy Jones, Personnel Manager: KatyJones@asmf.org
Website: http://www.asmf.org/html/vacancies.htm  

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Concerts Manager (Maternity Cover) 

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, acknowledged as one of the UK's most prestigious orchestras, is looking for an experienced music administrator within the orchestral field to help manage all the orchestra's UK projects (both on the concert platform and in the recording studio) and negotiate contracts accordingly. The role also involves assisting with the forward planning for all our UK residencies and the concerts we promote at Cadogan Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall as well as co-ordinating and overseeing the orchestra's short to mid-term planning diaries and the production of all associated schedules. This is a key role within the management team and is offered on the basis of a 9 month fixed term contract (start date mid-October 2010), salary according to experience.

Please send letters of application with CV to the Concerts Director:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Ltd, 16 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0QT
Email: recruitment@rpo.co.uk
Website: http://www.rpo.co.uk/recruitment.php

IMG Artists  

Tours Coordinator: Orchestral Tours & Special Projects

IMG Artists is the global leader in the arts management business, combining the highest standards of management with an incomparable range of services to its customers and clients alike. The Orchestral Tours and Special Projects division of our London Office currently seeks a Tours Coordinator to join their team starting August-September 2010. The overall purpose of this role is to assist one of our managers within the team, as well as to provide overall assistance to the division in logistical servicing and general administration. In order to deliver a first class service we are looking for candidates who have experience of working with orchestras or within a logistical/events setting, have excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task effectively, prioritising where necessary, whilst managing a busy and varied workload. Experience of making travel arrangements is also essential. Applications should be marked for the attention of Emily Freeman and should include a covering letter and CV.

For a full job description please visit:
Website: http://www.imgartists.com/?page=vacancies/#vacancy20

To apply or for a full job description & person spec please contact:
Email: jobs@imgartists.com

IMG Artists 

Intern: Vocal Division 

The Vocal division is currently seeking an intern to join the division for a three month period, starting date to be confirmed. The internship programme is ongoing, and applications are always welcome. At present we are seeking interns to join the Vocal division for 3 month periods throughout 2010. This internship involves supporting the vocal managers in corresponding with promoters and clients, helping with travel arrangements, diary management, website maintenance, and general day-to-day administrative duties. To make an application please contact jobs@imgartists.com. Applications should be marked for the attention of Barbara Segal and should include a covering letter and CV. (Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom/European Economic Area.)

For a job description & person specification please visit:
Website: http://www.imgartists.com/?page=vacancies/#vacancy20 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  

Director of Marketing and Communications 

The RSNO is one of Scotland's largest, most dynamic and ambitious arts organisations. We are seeking a highly experienced and creative marketing professional to lead the RSNO's sophisticated and highly successful marketing and communications programme, and to take ticket sales and public engagement strategies to the next level. Supervising a department of six, you will be oversee all of the Orchestra's advertising, print, PR, market analysis, design and digital work, in order to engage with - and grow - audiences. A passion for classical music and a proven track record in arts marketing is essential.

For a detailed job specification and application details please visit www.rsno.org.uk\vacancies

Philharmonia Orchestra

Arts Management Training Programme

We are offering 6 month, full-time training placements in our Concerts, Development, Marketing, Education and Digital departments. The Concerts and Development trainee positions are already vacant, and we are looking for people to start within the next few weeks. The Marketing, Education and Digital positions will be vacant between August and October but we welcome applications from now onwards. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates keen to establish a career in arts administration to gain comprehensive training with one of the UK's major symphony orchestras.

For full details visit:
Webiste: www.philharmonia.co.uk/vacancies/

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