Musician in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Royal Air Force (RAF); Cranwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Air Force Band invites applications for a musician to be located anywhere in the UK, with potential overseas service during exercises and operations. You will perform at prestigious venues, national events and royal engagements, and contribute to state occasions.

You will cover a varied repertoire from symphonic wind band to big band and chamber music, providing music support for the RAF, Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for ceremonies and tours; training

Job description

This role will be located anywhere in the UK and includes the potential of overseas service during exercise/operations.

You are joining an organisation with musicians that have a worldwide reputation as being second to none. You could be called upon to perform for royalty and politicians at State occasions while also providing music support for the RAF, Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In your role you will:

• Perform at top and most prestigious concert venues, national events and royal engagements
• Play a varied repertoire from symphonic wind band, to big band, to small ensemble and chamber music
• Provide music support for the RAF - state ceremonial, international defence engagement and major concert tours of the UK

Salary quoted is basic in training plus benefits - see https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/roles/roles-finder/force-protection/musician