Co-Principal Cello

English National Opera; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious performing arts organization in Camden Town seeks a dedicated musician to join the ENO Orchestra as a Co-Principal Cello. The ideal candidate will have exceptional instrumental ability, strong ensemble skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This role also involves engaging in outreach and development activities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Professional cello player with significant experience in a symphonic or opera orchestra.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with artists.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Join the ENO orchestra as a Co-Principal Cello.
• Engage in outreach and development activities as a representative.
• Uphold ENO's values in performance and workplace interactions.

Skills

Exceptional instrumental ability

Strong ensemble skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

The award-winning ENO Orchestra is renowned for the versatility of its repertoire spanning four centuries, providing the musical landscape and emotion for all ENO productions. We are seeking a dedicated musician to join the ENO orchestra in the position of Co-Principal Cello.

• Exceptional instrumental ability as a professional cello player with significant experience performing in a symphonic or opera orchestra.
• Strong ensemble skills, with the ability to maintain artistic consistency across performances.
• Experience or willingness to engage in Outreach (Engage), and Development activities as a representative of the Orchestra.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with visiting artists and conductors.
• Understanding of, and commitment to upholding, ENO's Values including equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.