Orchestra Manager

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts organisation is seeking an Orchestra Manager to oversee the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and its youth counterpart. This role involves comprehensive management, strategic assistance, and marketing to ensure operational success. Ideal candidates will be organised, self-motivated, and passionate about the arts, particularly jazz. The position offers flexibility with part-time options and requires weekend/evening work as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of an Arts Organisation.
• Skills in fundraising, planning, and production.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management and administrative support.
• Assist the Board of Trustees with strategic responsibilities.
• Market to existing and new audiences.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Self-Motivation

Passion for the Arts

Education

Education and Training

Job description

The SNJO is looking for an Orchestra Manager for comprehensive day-to-day management and administrative support to ensure effective and efficient operation of both the SNJO and their youth orchestra.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) is Scotland’s professional contemporary and classic jazz ensemble and is the only truly national jazz orchestra in the UK.

The SNJO is looking for an Orchestra Manager to provide comprehensive day-to-day management and administrative support to the organisation, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of both the SNJO and the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra (TSYJO).

The Orchestra Manager will, in addition, assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their strategic and operational responsibilities.

The role will suit an exceptionally organised and self-motivated individual with a passion for the Arts, in particular for Jazz. This is a wide-ranging role, and an outstanding opportunity for someone with the ambition to develop their career in management of an Arts Organisation. All aspects of the discipline are covered in this role. Bringing ideas to fruition includes fundraising, planning and production while ensuring the smooth running of the organisation as well as being an outward face and advocate for the orchestras. In addition, the role includes marketing to both existing and new audiences to ensure the continued development and success of the orchestras.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Part time may be an option – see below.
Weekend / evening work is required to support tours or events.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience.

Application:Please send your application with a covering letter to [e-mail] It should include
1) A personal statement that outlines why you are interested in this role and
why you believe you will be successful in it
2) A full CV that incorporates:
• A full employment history with roles and responsibilities
• Education and Training
• Skills, including software
Location: The role is home based with travel as required by the orchestras’ programmes.

Part time Option: Given the wide range of requirements for this role, the Board of Trustees is willing to consider the role being filled by 2 exceptional candidates sharing the hours per week, with the salary being pro-rated accordingly. If you believe your skills cover at least 50% of this role and you wish to work part time with some weekends and evenings, please send in your application indicating this as your preference.

The deadline is Sunday 01 June 2025 at 18:00.