Orchestra Manager

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2024 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global top institution for both Music and Performing Arts by Subject.

The RCM are looking to recruit an Orchestra Manager to lead the delivery of the orchestra and large ensemble performance programme.  The role is based within the busy Performance & Programming team and involves working closely with students, staff, professors and orchestral musicians.  The orchestra and large ensemble programme includes performances by Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic, Opera orchestra, New Perspectives, Jazz Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble.  The RCM enjoys close relationships with some of the world’s most celebrated conductors, including Sir Antonio Pappano, Sakari Oramo, Martyn Brabbins, Vasily Petrenko, Joana Carneiro and Rafael Payare.

Key duties include:

• Managing and delivering the RCM’s orchestral and large ensemble performance calendar
• Managing student placements
• Engaging preparation conductors and sectional tutors
• Attending visiting conductors at the RCM
• Maintaining RCM relationships with professional musicians and orchestras

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in an orchestral environment, excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. The postholder will be required to work proactively and creatively on a large variety of different projects running simultaneously, maintain a high level of attention to detail and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.  A strong working knowledge of classical music and associated performance requirements is desirable.

Applicant Information Pack

How to apply

For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.

To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:

1. Application Form
2. Equal Opportunities Form

Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.

If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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