Junior Production Manager, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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

Job summary

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Junior Production Manager to oversee staging and logistical requirements for performances. This role involves collaboration with production teams, ensuring safety standards, and managing freelancers for events across various venues.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental and health care

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Knowledge of orchestra layouts and musical instruments.
• Experience and confidence to give directions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing all staging and technical requirements for performances.
• Ensuring compliance with BBC safety standards.
• Coordinating with stakeholders for smooth event operations.

Skills

Planning

IT skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health and Safety Awareness

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.

Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval before applying.

If unsure about your contract status, consult your booker or HR BP. Both PAYE freelance and Modus Gross contracts are considered Worker contracts and are covered by Worker terms available here.

Job Introduction

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

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 Viso software alongside the radio production team.
• Lay the stage and supervise truck load-ins and outs with freelance crew.
• Ensure all activities comply with BBC safety standards, including noise awareness and safety practices.
• Participate in planning meetings to advise, collaborate, and provide solutions affecting rehearsal, performance, recording, or transmission schedules.
• Coordinate with Glasgow Life, freelancers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth event operations at City Halls and other venues in the UK and abroad.
• Manage and book freelancers effectively.
• Supervise noise monitoring using Hydrock systems and Casella meters.
• Organize the hire of additional instruments and backline with producers and percussion sections.
• Lead health and safety efforts across venues.
• Manage venue and instrument stores.
• Organize truck bookings and maintain good relations with transport providers.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Knowledge of orchestra layouts and musical instruments.
• Strong planning and IT skills, with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to influence, lead, and communicate diplomatically.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Awareness of health and safety standards.
• Experience and confidence to give directions as needed.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes redeployment for employees seeking alternative roles within the organization and considers applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. Flexible working requests will be considered unless operational needs prevent it.

For more on our diversity and inclusion initiatives, visit here.

Note: Employment screening, including reference checks, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and social media checks, will be conducted for successful candidates. Offers are conditional on these checks.

DISCLAIMER

This job description outlines the essential characteristics and principal responsibilities of the role, including required skills, knowledge, and experience. It is not exhaustive 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.