Junior Production Manager, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

BBC Group and Public Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Junior Production Manager to oversee logistical and technical requirements for performances. This role involves planning, managing crews, ensuring safety standards, and collaborating with various teams for successful events. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and IT skills, knowledge of orchestra setups, and a proactive attitude towards teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Training and development opportunities

Negotiable salary package

25 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental and health care

Qualifications

• Knowledge of orchestra layouts and musical instruments.
• Experience in managing logistics and giving directions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage staging and logistical requirements for performances.
• Supervise noise monitoring and health and safety efforts.
• Collaborate with production teams for smooth event operations.

Skills

Planning

IT Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Visio

Hydrock

Casella Meters

Job description

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Production Management

Permanent - Full Time

Glasgow, GB, G511DA

BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST

Job Closing Date: 26/05/2025

THE ROLE

Job Reference: 23487

Band: C

Salary: £35,200 - £41,167 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: Permanent full-time role. The working pattern will be varied according to the orchestra schedule.

Location: Office Base is Glasgow.

• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care, gym, and much more.

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Job Introduction

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBCSSO) seeks a dedicated and experienced Junior Production Manager to oversee all staging, logistical, and technical requirements for performances, broadcasts, and recordings. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth execution at City Halls, outside broadcasts, and foreign tours, collaborating with radio and production teams. The role also leads on H&S, noise monitoring, and mitigations.

Main Responsibilities

• Planning, managing, and supervising all staging, logistical, and technical requirements for performances and recordings at City Halls, outside broadcasts, and foreign tours, in collaboration with radio and production teams.
• Producing stage plans with Visio software alongside the radio production team.
• Lay the stage and supervise truck load-ins and load-outs with freelance crew.
• Ensure all activities adhere to BBC safety standards, including noise awareness and safety practices.
• Attend planning meetings to advise, collaborate, and provide solutions affecting rehearsals, performances, recordings, or transmissions.
• Work with Glasgow Life, freelancers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth event operations at City Halls and beyond.
• Book and manage freelancers effectively.
• Supervise noise monitoring using Hydrock system and Casella meters.
• Organize hire of instruments and backline with producers and percussion section.
• Lead health and safety efforts across venues.
• Manage venue and instrument stores.
• Coordinate truck bookings and maintain good relationships with transport providers.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of orchestra layouts and musical instruments.
• Excellent planning and IT skills, with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to influence, lead, and communicate diplomatically.
• Teamwork skills and a proactive attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Experience and confidence in giving directions and managing logistics.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes redeployment for employees seeking alternative roles within the organization and considers applications from all backgrounds, promoting diversity and inclusion. We value how we do our work as much as what we do, emphasizing our core values and behaviors. For more information, see our values and behaviors.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. Flexible working requests will be considered unless operationally unfeasible.

For more about our Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, visit here.

Please note: If offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening, including reference checks, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and social media checks, where applicable. Offers are conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

DISCLAIMER

This job description outlines the essential characteristics and principal responsibilities of the role, including required skills, knowledge, and experience. It is not a comprehensive account of all duties involved.

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FA.