Auditions and Orchestra Operations Assistant

Music Opportunities; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Philharmonia is seeking a part-time Auditions and Orchestra Operations Assistant to provide administrative support for orchestra auditions and assist the library and Orchestral Personnel Managers. The role requires good administrative skills, the ability to read music, and proficiency in IT, particularly MS Office.

You will manage the recruitment timeline, handle candidate queries, run audition days, and ensure effective communication with candidates and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Good administrative skills.
• Ability to read music.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for orchestra auditions.
• Assist the library and Orchestral Personnel Managers.
• Manage the recruitment timeline and candidate queries.
• Run audition days.
• Ensure effective communication with candidates and stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative skills

Read music

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Auditions and Orchestra Operations Assistant

The Philharmonia is seeking a part-time Auditions and Orchestra Operations Assistant to provide administrative support for orchestra auditions and assist the library and Orchestral Personnel Managers. Responsibilities include managing the recruitment timeline, handling candidate queries, running audition days, and ensuring effective communication with candidates and stakeholders. The role requires good administrative skills, the ability to read music, and proficiency in IT, particularly MS Office. Previous experience in auditions or working with a professional orchestra is desirable. The position offers an annual salary of £27,000 FTE, and applications should be submitted via email with a CV and cover letter by midday on October 30, 2026. Interviews will take place in early November.