Job Opportunity: Orchestra Manager with Royal College of Music (RCM)

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is seeking an Orchestra Manager to lead the delivery of the orchestra and large ensemble performance programme. The role is based within the Performance & Programming team and involves working closely with students, staff, professors and orchestral musicians.

Apply by Tuesday, 4 June 2024 at 9.00am.

Key duties include:
– Managing and delivering the RCM’s orchestral and large ensemble performance calendar
– Managing student placements
– Engaging preparation conductors and sectional tutors
– Attending visiting conductors at the RCM
– Maintaining RCM relationships with professional musicians and orchestras

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in an orchestral environment, excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. The postholder will be required to work proactively and creatively on a large variety of different projects running simultaneously, maintain a high level of attention to detail and have the ability to remain calm under pressure. A strong working knowledge of classical music and associated performance requirements is desirable.

See link for further details.