Content Assistant (Orchestra & Tours Assistant), BBC Symphony Orchestra

BBC; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Package Description

Job Reference: 23366

Band: B

Contract type: Continuing contract

Location: Maida Vale, London

Salary: £24,300 - £30,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Interviews will take place on 15th May 2025

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.

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Job Introduction

The BBC Symphony Orchestra has played a central role at the heart of British musical life for almost 100 years and is one of the leading Orchestras both in the UK and on the international stage.

The BBC SO makes at least a dozen appearances each year at the BBC Proms, including the First and Last Nights and attracts the highest broadcast profile of any UK orchestra. As international ambassador for the BBC, the Symphony Orchestra undertakes an important programme of international touring.

Main Responsibilities

The BBC SO is looking for a dynamic and engaged Content Assistant, working as Orchestra and Tours Assistant to provide business support to the Concerts Management Team and Tours Manager.

The role will also work closely with the musicians, particularly during recruitment campaigns and tour preparations. It is a key position within the team with plenty of scope for personal and professional development and progression.

Specific Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Orchestra Personnel Manager, the main responsibilities of this role are:
• To manage the payment process for freelance musicians employed by the Orchestra.
• To co-ordinate the process for the recruitment of staff players.
• To assist the Tours Manager with the preparation of domestic and overseas tours. This might occasionally involve travel abroad with the Orchestra.
• To provide business support to the Orchestra Manager and the Orchestra Personnel Manager.
• To provide support and IT assistance as required to the BBCSO players.
• To provide the main point of contact for and to assist with the management of the BBC SO / RCM Pathway Scheme.

Are you the right candidate?

• Excellent Administrative and IT skills including a familiarity with Microsoft Office Packages, especially Excel.
• A practical working knowledge of orchestral music and the components of an orchestra.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Resilience, ability to prioritize and to work under pressure, self-motivating and responding to deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexibly and the ability to develop positive working relationships with a broad range of people.
• An understanding of handling sensitive data and keeping information confidential where needed.
• A strong desire to work in orchestral management and to take an active role in the work of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

About The BBC

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Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.