Assistant Conductor

ABO; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solti Foundation support

Job summary

The RSNO invites applications for the Assistant Conductor on a two-seasons contract starting Autumn 2027, based in Scotland.

The role involves assisting in rehearsals, covering for the Music Director and guest conductors, and taking part in outreach and public engagement across Scotland, with mentoring opportunities and professional development.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be capable of rehearsing concerts to a high standard with limited rehearsal time.
• Strong commitment to audience engagement and public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in rehearsals and serve as cover conductor for the Music Director and guest conductors.
• Represent RSNO at public events and actively engage with audiences and communities across Scotland.
• Provide outreach activities and contribute to participant development through the RSNO network.

Job description

The RSNO seeks to appoint a talented conductor to a two-Seasons contract, commencing in Autumn 2027. The successful candidate will be capable of rehearsing concerts to a high standard with limited rehearsal time, will be committed to engaging with audiences and the public, and will maintain their principal place of residence in Scotland.

The Assistant Conductor will assist in rehearsal and serve as cover conductor for the Music Director, Music Director Emeritus, Principal Guest Conductor and guest conductors, and serve as conductor for a variety of outreach activities and other opportunities as appropriate. In addition, the Assistant Conductor will represent the RSNO at public events and be an active participant in engaging audiences and communities throughout Scotland.

The Assistant Conductor will gain first-hand experience of working in a larger organisation and will develop conducting, leadership and public speaking skills required of conductors today. The Assistant Conductor will have access to the RSNO’s family of choruses and related ensembles and will receive ongoing professional evaluation and support from the RSNO’s titled and guest conductors and player-mentors in the Orchestra.

The RSNO is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from individuals regardless of background and encouraging applications from under-represented groups. To assist us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity practices we would encourage applicants to complete our monitoring form. Your response will be completely confidential and held separately from your application.

The position is support by the Solti Foundation.

Contact details

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Related information

• Download Rsno Assistant Conductor Job Description Sep26