Music Librarian, BBC Scottish Symphony

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 26500 - 38500

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
LOCATION: City Halls Glasgow
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 26500 - 38500 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

As Scotlands national broadcasting orchestra the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra has been performing for audiences across Scotland the UK and internationally since 1935. From Oban to Aldeburgh and London to Seoul (as part of BBC Proms Korea) the 2024/25 Season has been no exception. The orchestras live performances are regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3 Radio Scotland and Sounds as well as BBC Television and iPlayer.

Opening eyes and ears with ambitious repertoire beyond any benchmark the BBC SSO is Scotlands leading champion of new music. Across nine decades it has commissioned orchestral music by the most original voices of its time and hosts its annual Tectonics Festival of new and experimental music each spring alongside its Creative Partner Ilan Volkov.

With Associate Artist Lucy Drever the orchestra runs projects that inspire creativity and connection with families schools and communities across Scotland. And through a close association with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland the orchestra mentors the next generation of conductors composers and instrumentalists. The orchestra supports young musical talent in BBC Radio ScotlandsYoung Classical Musiciancompetition.

Ryan Wigglesworth began his tenure as Chief Conductor in September 2022. One of the foremost composer-conductors of his generation he has directed a wide range of repertoire with the BBC SSO including the ballets of Stravinsky major works of Elgar and UK premieres by György Kurtág and Composer-in-Association Hans Abrahamsen. Regularly performing at the BBC Proms and Edinburgh International Festival the orchestra is a recipient of a Royal Philharmonic Society Award and four Gramophone Awards.

Delyana Lazarova has been appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC SSO from September 2025 the beginning of the orchestras 90th anniversary concert season.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We have an exciting opportunity for a detail orientated person to join the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBCSSO) management team as Music Librarian.

In this pivotal role youll be responsible for managing the orchestras music library preparing performance materials and supporting the artistic team. Youll ensure that scores and parts are accurately sourced marked and distributed working closely with publishers conductors musicians and administrative staff to deliver world-class performances.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Acquire music resources through BBC stock hire or purchase ensuring efficiency timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
Print and assemble necessary music documents such as scores parts extracts and booklets for production use.
Adhere strictly to copyright regulations in all music library services and material usage.
Work closely with BBC performing groups and production teams to meet their music material needs.
Maintain effective communication with publishers arrangers composers and external performance groups.
Accurately update and manage entries in music catalogues and databases according to set standards.
Process payments for music hire and purchases manage overdue/replacement costs and charge services appropriately to production.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

A degree in music or equivalent qualification/extensive experience in music librarianship or formal library training
Deep understanding of orchestral repertoire and performance practices
Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
Passion for orchestral music and commitment to supporting live performance

If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: BCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-timeDEPARTMENT: BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraLOCATION: City Halls GlasgowPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 26500 - 38500 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and exter...