Business Development Coordinator

The Bbc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization seeks a dedicated Business Coordinator for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. The successful candidate will support live events, manage auditions, and handle administrative tasks. Ideal applicants will have strong organizational skills, experience in arts administration, and excellent communication abilities. This part-time position (28 hours a week) offers a salary range of £29,000 – £35,000 depending on skills and experience, and is based in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing administration assistance within an arts organisation.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor content for the audience.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment coordination and management of auditions.
• Act as Information Technology Coordinator for the SSO.
• Handle purchasing and organise purchase orders.

Skills

Administration assistance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant business management or project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position

Business Coordinator – BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (SSO)

Job Details

Job band: C
Contract type: Fixed‑term contract / attachment (part‑time, 28 hours per week / 12 months)
Department: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Location: City Halls, Glasgow
Proposed salary range: £29,000 – £35,000 (depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience)
Flexible working: The role is part of the discussion at offer stage.

Purpose of the Role

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scotland's national broadcasting orchestra since 1935, performs across Scotland, the UK and internationally, with regular broadcasts on BBC platforms. Renowned for its adventurous programming, the orchestra champions new music through commissions and its annual Tectonics Festival, engages communities through creative projects and supports emerging talent via partnerships with educational institutions and competitions.

Why join the team

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Business Coordinator with a strong administrative background to support the orchestra’s live events, concerts, and touring commitments.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Recruitment – coordinate and manage auditions, scheduling, short‑listing and maintain records.
• ITC – act as Information Technology Coordinator for the SSO.
• Concur – act as the point of contact for the Concur expense system.
• Approval delegate – authorise all SSO expenses and maintain expense records.
• Purchasing – handle purchasing, organise purchase orders, freelancer onboarding and payments via Smartbook.
• Concerts – provide cover for concerts and rehearsals as needed.
• Touring – organise visas, manage freight/carnet records, arrange insurance, approve expense claims, maintain allowance & travel spreadsheets, set up per diems and support staff with claims.

Skills and Experience – Essential Criteria

• Proven experience providing administration assistance within an arts organisation.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload, coordinate activities and manage competing demands to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to tailor content for the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a range of individuals.
• Basic analytical skills and experience providing MI data reports.
• Strong computer skills and extensive experience with office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Capacity to work with limited supervision and use initiative to resolve most problems.
• High attention to detail and practical experience gathering, analysing and collating complex and confidential information.

Desired but Not Required

• Ability to read music.
• Knowledge of orchestral music.
• Relevant business management or project management qualification.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.