Assistant Orchestra Manager (Maternity Cover)

To assist the effective management and the smooth running of the Orchestra of Opera North. As well as playing a crucial role in the orchestral support team in the running of rehearsals, concerts, tours and recording sessions in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Assist the Orchestra Manager with day-to-day management of the Contract Orchestra. Collective and individual communication with contract and freelance musicians regarding the Company’s work.
• Ensuring effective liaison and communication with all departments regarding Orchestra business and player availability.
• Engagement of wind, brass, percussion, keyboard and specialist extra players, in consultation with Section Principal players, Leader, conductors, Orchestra Manager and Head of Orchestra and Concerts including booking emergency replacements.
• Working with Orchestra Manager to ensure adequate attendance, and undertaking concert / show management duty at all Orchestra calls including at touring and concert venues.
• Working with Orchestra Manager and Head of Orchestra & Concerts  to process  Orchestra N/A’s in line with departmental policy and procedure, taking consistent decisions and referring appeals to the Head of Orchestra & Concerts.
• Preparing pay sheets for freelance musicians and other material as required by the Accounts department.
• Lead & administer the Professional Engagement Scheme with the Royal Northern College of Music and the Orchestra.
• Leading and co-ordinating the appointments process of the Orchestra, including assisting with auditions and trials as required in conjunction with the Orchestra Manager.
• To maintain all pertinent employment records including appraisals, NA’s, and media allocation.
• To work with the Orchestra Manager, Head of Orchestra and Concerts and H&S representatives to ensure that good standards of health and safety are maintained and to administer first aid when required ( first aid training will be provided if required).
• Attendance at and convening meetings as required, including deputising for the Orchestra Manager.
• Ensuring records are up to date, accurate and compliant with legislation.

 

Additional Responsibilities

 

• Any other duties as may reasonably be required within the level and scope of the post.
• Ensuring the highest standards of professional performance are maintained.
• Supporting and wherever possible contributing to equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
• Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of any person who may be affected by your acts or omissions, including following Opera North health and safety procedures and co-operating with the organisation on health and safety issues.
• Participating in arrangements for performance review and appraisal.
• Ensuring that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in learning and development activities.