Orchestra Manager

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal College of Music Full time

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook.

Our excellence was recognised by the 2024 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global top institution for both Music and Performing Arts by Subject.


The RCM are looking to recruit an Orchestra Manager to lead the delivery of the orchestra and large ensemble performance programme.

The role is based within the Performance & Programming team and involves working with students, staff, professors and orchestral musicians.

The orchestra and large ensemble programme includes performances by Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic, Opera orchestra, New Perspectives, Jazz Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble.

The RCM enjoys close relationships with some of the world's most celebrated conductors, including Sir Antonio Pappano, Sakari Oramo, Martyn Brabbins, Vasily Petrenko, Joana Carneiro and Rafael Payare.


Key duties include:

  • Managing and delivering the RCM's orchestral and large ensemble performance calendar
  • Managing student placements
  • Engaging preparation conductors and sectional tutors
  • Attending visiting conductors at the RCM
  • Maintaining RCM relationships with professional musicians and orchestras

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in an orchestral environment, excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

They will be required to work proactively and creatively on a large variety of different projects running simultaneously, maintain a high level of attention to detail and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.

A strong working knowledge of classical music and associated performance requirements is desirable.

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is available from 1 July 2024.

Job reference number: 309-24

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4 June 2024

Interview date:
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