Deputy Orchestra Manager

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Scotland is seeking an experienced Deputy Orchestra Manager to join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's management team. This pivotal role involves contracting musicians and supporting administrative tasks for orchestral activities, with a focus on enhancing performance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Contract self-employed musicians, particularly in the String section.
• Support overall administration for self-employed musicians.
• Assist in the smooth running of all orchestral activity.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious, and enthusiastic Deputy Orchestra Manager to join the Orchestra Management team of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

As the Deputy Orchestra Manager, you will play a vital role in the organisation’s delivery. The Deputy Orchestra Manager is primarily responsible for contracting self-employed musicians (particularly in the String section) and supporting the overall administration for self-employed musicians. Additionally, the Deputy Orchestra Manager will assist in the smooth running of all orchestral activity.

To find out more about the role, please download the job description.

The RSNO is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. The RSNO is supported by the Scottish Government and local authorities in Scotland.

Salary: £32,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: August 2025

The deadline is Friday 18 July 2025 at 10:00.