Admin Job
London, United Kingdom
Posted: 13 Nov 2024
English National Ballet
Orchestra Manager
(part-time)
About the role
English National Ballet is seeking an Orchestra Manager to support the Music Director (MD) with preparation for and delivery of the season of scheduled work. The role will facilitate a number of people management processes including engagement of extra players, attendance management, and supervision of the orchestra. A key responsibility will be to provide accurate data on orchestra attendance and work performed for payroll processing. The Orchestra Manager provides a level of service as first point of contact for all players and a visible presence for both players and senior management.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with the Music Director and other key stakeholders in advance of each season to understand fully the Artistic Programme, and what this means for the Orchestra schedule.
• Become familiar with the requirements for operational delivery at each touring venue, including pit set up.
• Seek and secure opportunities for additional work for the Orchestra or small-scale projects through networking, ensuring projects proposed are feasible.
• Maintain contact with a network of players of the required calibre who can take up work offered at short notice, across all sections of the Orchestra, working in consultation with Section Leaders.
• Work collaboratively with HR recruitment team on any authorised recruitment needs.
• Ensure an accurate register of attendance is taken of all players at every rehearsal and performance to support payroll administration.
• Provide accurate data for payroll processing on work performed by each orchestra player, based on good record keeping attendance register and spreadsheet templates.
• Gain familiarity with the House Agreement terms and conditions and all information which will trigger payments.
English National Ballet is seeking an Orchestra Manager to support the Music Director (MD) with preparation for and delivery of the season of scheduled work. The role will facilitate a number of people management processes including engagement of extra players, attendance management, and supervision of the orchestra. A key responsibility will be to provide accurate data on orchestra attendance and work performed for payroll processing. The Orchestra Manager provides a level of service as first point of contact for all players and a visible presence for both players and senior management.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with the Music Director and other key stakeholders in advance of each season to understand fully the Artistic Programme, and what this means for the Orchestra schedule.
• Become familiar with the requirements for operational delivery at each touring venue, including pit set up.
• Seek and secure opportunities for additional work for the Orchestra or small-scale projects through networking, ensuring projects proposed are feasible.
• Maintain contact with a network of players of the required calibre who can take up work offered at short notice, across all sections of the Orchestra, working in consultation with Section Leaders.
• Work collaboratively with HR recruitment team on any authorised recruitment needs.
• Ensure an accurate register of attendance is taken of all players at every rehearsal and performance to support payroll administration.
• Provide accurate data for payroll processing on work performed by each orchestra player, based on good record keeping attendance register and spreadsheet templates.
• Gain familiarity with the House Agreement terms and conditions and all information which will trigger payments.
Closing date: 18 Nov 2024
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