Orchestral Assistant RTÉ Concert Orchestra (E)
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Job Summary
RTÉ is Irelands national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories news information and entertainment for Ireland reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the Team
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra (RTÉ CO) plays a central role in classical music in Ireland through live performances broadcasts commercial recordings and addition to its NCH concerts national tours residencies and a busy summer season the Orchestra continues to gain international recognition from both its concert activities and recordings
Reporting to the Orchestra Manager RTÉ Concert Orchestra and supervised by the Senior Orchestral Assistant the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination movement and storage of all the RTÉ Concert Orchestras instruments and equipment for domestic and international needs.
About the role:
Key responsibilities will include:
About you:
Candidates should have:
Due to the nature of RTÉ CO performances Orchestral Assistants may be required to work evenings weekends and bank holidays and involve travel throughout Ireland and potentially internationally.
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV together with a cover letter outliningyour interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attach these as one file in the onlineapplication process.
This role is being offered on an ongoing full time contract basis on the Orchestra Assistant salary scale between 32211 gross per annum to 35264 gross per annum subject to relevant skills knowledge and experience.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th March 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applicationsare welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do both on-air and behind the scenes. We arecommitted to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation whileembedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexualorientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicity disability civil and familystatus religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with anykind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview we encourageyou to let us know when you apply.
Meet the Team
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra (RTÉ CO) plays a central role in classical music in Ireland through live performances broadcasts commercial recordings and addition to its NCH concerts national tours residencies and a busy summer season the Orchestra continues to gain international recognition from both its concert activities and recordings
Reporting to the Orchestra Manager RTÉ Concert Orchestra and supervised by the Senior Orchestral Assistant the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination movement and storage of all the RTÉ Concert Orchestras instruments and equipment for domestic and international needs.
About the role:
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting Senior Orchestral Assistant and Orchestra Manager in planning and setting of platform/opera pit for the orchestras rehearsals and performances in a variety of venues and locations
- Safely moving and lifting valuable and fragile instruments and equipment loading and unloading the orchestra truck and loading in and out of venues
- Maintaining good working knowledge of all instruments/equipment alerting management to repair needs as they arise
- Assisting Senior Orchestral Assistant and Orchestra Manager in scheduling the transportation of instruments music stands lights staging props and any other equipment deemed necessary in a cost-effective manner
- Undertaking reconnaissance trips
- Organising repairs and overhauls of instruments/equipment
About you:
Candidates should have:
- Significant experience in the orchestral music theatre festival and/or entertainment business a working knowledge of orchestras/orchestral stage management would be desirable
- Education to Leaving Certificate level
- The ability to work and contribute as part of a small team and to work on ones own initiative
- Good level of computer literacy
- Full clean driving licence
- Excellent spatial awareness coupled with problem solving skills
- An up-to-date working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policy and practice
Due to the nature of RTÉ CO performances Orchestral Assistants may be required to work evenings weekends and bank holidays and involve travel throughout Ireland and potentially internationally.
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV together with a cover letter outliningyour interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attach these as one file in the onlineapplication process.
This role is being offered on an ongoing full time contract basis on the Orchestra Assistant salary scale between 32211 gross per annum to 35264 gross per annum subject to relevant skills knowledge and experience.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th March 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applicationsare welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do both on-air and behind the scenes. We arecommitted to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation whileembedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexualorientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicity disability civil and familystatus religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with anykind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview we encourageyou to let us know when you apply.
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