Scottish Ballet Music & Orchestral Services Manager Scottish Music Centre

Scottish Ballet; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Ballet is seeking a Music & Orchestral Services Manager to join their Artistic Team in Glasgow. This full-time role involves managing music logistics and ensuring high-quality creative outputs. The ideal candidate will have professional music experience and strong communication skills. Flexible working hours with touring requirements are part of the role, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension package

Life assurance

25 days of annual leave

Retailer discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Professional experience in music or as a musician.
• Excellent organizational skills, including logistical planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistical and functional operations of a busy music department.
• Work as part of the Artistic Team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Professional experience in music

Job description

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £42,000 – £47,000

What we’re looking for

Are you an articulate and enthusiastic communicator, a real people person? Are you looking for your next role in music administration and programme delivery? Do you thrive in a varied role, and work to a high standard? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Music & Orchestral Services Manager to join the Scottish Ballet team.

Scottish Ballet welcomes applications from all communities and backgrounds, building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We provide specialist support for those who have experienced discrimination or face barriers to inclusion.

What you need to know

Our vacancy is for a Music & Orchestral Services Manager to work as part of the Artistic Team.

In a nutshell, this role is best suited to someone who has:

Professional experience in music or as a musician

A natural ability and drive that garners respect and trust, in order to ensure the highest level of creative outputs are met

First class communication and teamwork skills

Excellent organisational skills, including logistical planning

An affinity with Scottish Ballet’s culture and values

The ability to bring music to life at Scottish Ballet

Experience of managing logistical and functional operations of a busy music department and/or orchestra would be an advantage.

It’s a full-time, permanent role:

Salary is £42,000 to £47,000 per annum (negotiated according to experience)

The role is full-time, 35 hours per week

Working hours will be flexible, with evening and weekend work applicable to touring schedules

The role is primarily based in our Glasgow HQ with requirement to tour both around the UK and also internationally

We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 9 Scottish public holidays), retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme

Who we are

Scotland’s national dance company. We’re based in Glasgow and perform on stage and screen, nationally and internationally, promoting Scotland’s pioneering spirit far and wide. As well as bold new versions of the classics and ground-breaking commissions, Scottish Ballet runs an extensive community engagement programme fostering wellbeing and encouraging creativity through dance.

About the role

This role is based in the Music Department, reporting to the Executive Director.

A job description outlining key responsibilities is also available.

How to apply

Tell us why you want this job and why you think you’d be brilliant at it.

Along with this cover letter, we’ll need your CV detailing any relevant skills, qualifications, or experience, plus the details of two professional referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the position).

Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Katie Boyle, People & Wellbeing Officer at the above the email address.