Section Principal Double Bass

Role: Section Principal Double Bass

Contract: Permanent, 7-month contract

Salary: £36,046.92

Hours: Typical week is up to 8 sessions on varying repertoire.

Location: London and other locations as required



The award-winning ENO Orchestra is renowned for the versatility of its repertoire spanning four centuries, providing the musical landscape and emotion for all ENO productions. We are seeking a dedicated musician to join the ENO orchestra in the position of Section Principal Double Bass.

Benefiting from the experience and passion of its players, the ENO Orchestra attracts some of the country’s brightest talent. It actively seeks to train the next generation of players through the ENO Evolve scheme with the Royal College of Music; to increase representation to reflect our society with its Orchestral Fellowships for ethnically diverse players; and support a new generation of conductors through the ENO Mackerras Fellowship.

Please see our recruitment pack for more details.

To apply, please send over your CV and Cover Letter detailing your experience and interest in the role to workwithus@eno.org by midday 19th February 2025.

Please also submit our anonymous Equality and Diversity Form.

Audition Dates (screened): 18th, 19th, 24th March 2025

Full audition requirements will be available to download from the website by 5th February 2025.

English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if