Orchestra and Concerts Director – Scottish Opera
6 days ago
Published date: 12 December 2025 Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week with hybrid and flexible working available Salary/Fee: Competitive Reports to: General Director Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026Scottish Opera is seeking an energetic and inspiring Orchestra and Concerts Director to lead the management and artistic development of The Orchestra of Scottish Opera. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a central role in shaping the Company’s musical output, concert programming, and long-term strategy.About the roleYou will oversee the Orchestra’s operations, permanent and freelance players, budgets, recruitment, contracts, and wellbeing. Working closely with the General Director and Music Director, you will help deliver high-quality performances, develop artistic projects, and ensure effective collaboration across departments.Key responsibilitiesWorking closely with the Music Director, lead the management and planning of all orchestra activity.Develop artistic programmes, concerts, and external engagements.Oversee recruitment, auditions, and performance management.Manage budgets, contracts, and union negotiations.Build strong relationships with musicians, artists, conductors, promoters, venues, and the Musicians’ Union.Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and the House Agreement.Contract TermsPermanent, full-time, 35 hours per week with hybrid and flexible working available #J-18808-Ljbffr
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City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom fst Federation of Scottish Theatre Full timeA prominent Scottish arts organization is looking for an Orchestra and Concerts Director to manage The Orchestra of Scottish Opera. This role involves overseeing operations, developing artistic programs, and managing budgets and contracts. The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality performances while ensuring the...
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Orchestra Operations Manager
1 week ago
City of Westminster, United Kingdom UK Theatre Association Full timeOverview We are seeking to recruit an Orchestra Operations Manager to work closely with the Orchestra Production Manager to ensure that all necessary technical, practical and seating requirements are in place for all work of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House (OROH) at all venues and for all work of guest orchestras and ensembles, appearing at the Royal...
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Director of Finance, Scottish Prison Service
6 days ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 386541 **Salary**: - £104,129 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% **Job grade**: - SCS Pay Band 1 **Contract type**: - Permanent **Type of role**: - Accountancy Finance Senior leadership **Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time **Number of jobs available**: -...
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Business Coordinator, SSO
1 week ago
Glasgow - City Halls, United Kingdom BBC Full timeJOB DETAILS JOB BAND: CCONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract/ Attachment, Part-time (28-hours per week / 12 months)DEPARTMENT: BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraLOCATION: City Halls, GlasgowPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £29,000 – £35,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking...
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Chief Executive, Scottish Prison Service
4 days ago
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Government Full timeChief Executive, Scottish Prison ServiceThe Scottish Government provided pay rangeThis range is provided by The Scottish Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Job DescriptionThe Chief Executive Officer will lead the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), an Executive Agency of the Scottish...
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City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Government Full timeDirector General Corporate/Chief Operating Officer The Scottish Government provided pay range This range is provided by The Scottish Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Job Description Are you a strategic, values-driven leader with a passion for enabling...
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Chief Executive, Scottish Prison Service
1 week ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full timeDescription Job DescriptionThe Chief Executive Officer will lead the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for the delivery of prison services across Scotland. The postholder will ensure that sentences of the courts are carried out effectively, the public is protected, re-offending is reduced, and those in...
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Match Day Staff
6 days ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Rugby Full timeWith an event-filled calendar of Rugby Internationals, Pro-Rugby, and summer concerts, the team at Scottish Rugby are looking to recruit more members to join their event day support team. This team is responsible for stadium access support (ticket scanning & in-app ticket delivery) and accessibility and re-seat support, whilst providing our customers world...
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Chief Executive, Scottish Prison Service
1 week ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Government Full timeJob DescriptionThe Chief Executive Officer will lead the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for the delivery of prison services across Scotland. The postholder will ensure that sentences of the courts are carried out effectively, the public is protected, re-offending is reduced, and those in custody are...
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Head of Music Programme
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, United Kingdom EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Full timeThe Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Head of Music Programme to join the team. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world. EIF is an equal...
