Orchestra Personnel Manager, BBC CO

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Concert Orchestra
LOCATION: Broadcasting House London

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 30000 - 40000 (plus London Weighing of 5441) depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

First round interviews will be on Monday 16th February 2026 at Broadcasting House London

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.

(The Career Path Framework job title for this role is Business Coordinator)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To assist the Orchestra Manager in the day to day running of the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Due to the nature of the role the Orchestra Personnel Manager is required to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends as dictated by the Orchestras performance schedule.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The mission of the BBC Concert Orchestra is to bring inspiring musical experiences to everyone everywhere with the ensembles versatility as the key.

The Orchestra explores a wide selection of classical and contemporary music and is broadcast weekly on BBC Radio 3s Friday Night Is Music Night. It appears regularly at the BBC Proms at Londons Southbank Centre and in Alexandra Palace Theatre where it is Associate Orchestra. It has a partnership with the University of Nottingham Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. The BBC CO has close relationships with its Chief Conductor Anna-Maria Helsing Principal Guest Conductor and Curator Edwin Outwater Associate Conductor Jérôme Kuhn and Conductor Laureate Barry Wordsworth.

Soundtrack recordings include Blue Planet and Call the Midwife for BBC One and Isobel Waller-Bridges score The for Charlie Mackesys Oscar-winning film The Boy The Mole The Fox and The Horse as well as new music for BBC Sounds Music & Meditation podcast.

Its performances for BBC Radio 2s Piano Room Month have featured collaborations with pop artists including Olivia Dean Robbie Williams and Paul Weller.
The BBC CO offers enjoyable and innovative education and community activities and is involved in BBC Ten Pieces the BBC Young Composer competition and the BBC Open Music programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

To assist the Orchestra Manager with all aspects of personnel management including booking freelance musicians for all work including providing freelancers in case of leave and sickness at short notice.
To be responsible for running rehearsals studio and commercial recording sessions and concerts when required including resolving on the spot difficulties.
To organise and run auditions when required and liaise on all matters with the Orchestra Manager and relevant Principal players. To book all trials set up and attend panel meetings throughout the trial process.
To communicate with the Concerts & Planning team Producer and Librarian over orchestrations and rehearsal orders.
To oversee the smooth running of the orchestra office & administration as well as all work undertaken by the Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager (including salary adjustments & freelance payments

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Substantial experience in orchestra management ideally with a knowledge of fixing running concerts and recording sessions including as well as running audition and trial processes.
A knowledge and understanding of orchestras who engage in a wide range of musical repertoire.
Knowledge of working with various MU agreements.
Be highly organised and have meticulous attention to detail with demonstrate confidence flexibility and composure under pressure.
Embody and demonstrate the BBC Values across your work Audiences creativity Trust Respect Accountability and One BBC.
Have a personable manner with the ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues with a passion and drive for inclusivity.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Working knowledge of OPAS.
Knowledge of orchestral touring.
Knowledge of the BBC/MU agreement.

Required Experience:

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JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: CCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-timeDEPARTMENT: BBC Concert OrchestraLOCATION: Broadcasting House LondonPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 30000 - 40000 (plus London Weighing of 5441) depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects int...