Scottish Ballet: Music & Orchestral Services Manager
Scottish Ballet
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £42,000 – £47,000
Deadline: 09/05/25
What we’re looking for
Are you an articulate and enthusiastic communicator, a real people person? Are you looking for your next role in music administration and programme delivery? Do you thrive in a varied role, and work to a high standard? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Music & Orchestral Services Manager to join the Scottish Ballet team.
Scottish Ballet welcomes applications from all communities and backgrounds, building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We provide specialist support for those who have experienced discrimination or face barriers to inclusion.
What you need to know
Our vacancy is for a Music & Orchestral Services Manager to work as part of the Artistic Team.
In a nutshell, this role is best suited to someone who has:
Professional experience in music or as a musician
A natural ability and drive that garners respect and trust, in order to ensure the highest level of creative outputs are met
First class communication and teamwork skills
Excellent organisational skills, including logistical planning
An affinity with Scottish Ballet’s culture and values
The ability to bring music to life at Scottish Ballet
Experience of managing logistical and functional operations of a busy music department and/or orchestra would be an advantage.
It’s a full-time, permanent role:
Salary is £42,000 to £47,000 per annum (negotiated according to experience)
The role is full-time, 35 hours per week
Working hours will be flexible, with evening and weekend work applicable to touring schedules
The role is primarily based in our Glasgow HQ with requirement to tour both around the UK and also internationally
We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 9 Scottish public holidays), retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme
Who we are
Scotland’s national dance company. We’re based in Glasgow and perform on stage and screen, nationally and internationally, promoting Scotland’s pioneering spirit far and wide. As well as bold new versions of the classics and ground-breaking commissions, Scottish Ballet runs an extensive community engagement programme fostering wellbeing and encouraging creativity through dance.
Find out more about us @ https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/about-us
About the role
This role is based in the Music Department, reporting to the Executive Director.
A job description outlining key responsibilities is also available.
How to apply
Tell us why you want this job and why you think you’d be brilliant at it.
Along with this cover letter, we’ll need your CV detailing any relevant skills, qualifications, or experience, plus the details of two professional referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the position).
Send these to recruitment@scottishballet.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 9 May 2025. Interviews are planned for late May 2025.
Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Katie Boyle, People & Wellbeing Officer at the above the email address.
The deadline is Friday 9 May 2025 at 17:00.
