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Orchestra Personnel Manager
We are seeking an outstanding individual for this key role within the Orchestra’s management team. The postholder will be responsible for the booking of all players across the full spectrum of the Orchestra’s activities (rehearsals, concerts in London and elsewhere in the UK, recording and film sessions, overseas tours), and for ensuring the smooth running of the schedule from day to day, including liaison with conductors and soloists.    
The successful candidate will possess first-rate administrative and interpersonal skills and will be IT-literate and numerate. Ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload, flexibility, and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you believe you would be suitable for the position to:

or by email to fiona.martin@philharmonia.co.uk

If you would like to speak in confidence about the position, please telephone Fiona Martin on 020 7921 3911.

The postholder will be required to commence employment with the Orchestra by 1 December 2009 (or sooner by mutual agreement).

Closing date for applications : Friday 31 July

The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities.  We are working to achieve diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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ARTS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME 

We offer 5 training placements: concert planning; marketing; fundraising; education; digital projects.

See below for more details.

Applications will be accepted from November 2009

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter (clearly stating which position you are interested in) to:

or by email to sunniva.oiestad@philharmonia.co.uk.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer short term work placements.

Details

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s Arts Management Training Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain inside-track experience in this highly competitive field, within one of the world’s premier arts organisations. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about music and the performing arts, and committed to making a career in arts management and administration. We offer training placements in the following fields (please click on the relevant option for further details):

• Concert planning and administration 
• Marketing, publicity and PR 
• Sponsorship and fundraising
• Community & Education
• Digital projects (new media and website creation)

Placements are normally awarded on a 6-month basis, although we will consider shorter or longer periods according to individual circumstances. It may be possible to combine experience of more than one of the above areas within a single placement; we aim to be flexible in order best to meet the training needs of successful applicants.

Among the benefits offered by the programme are:

• The opportunity to gain inside knowledge and hands-on experience within a thriving and dynamic arts organisation
• The opportunity to shadow and learn from experienced professionals
• The opportunity to form contacts within the arts administration world
• Access to training courses, such as those run by the Association of British Orchestras
• Careers advice, including assistance with CV presentation and interview technique.

Successful candidates will be encouraged to attend the Orchestra’s performances and to meet members and supporters of the Orchestra. Previous trainees have gone on to forge successful careers in leading artist management agencies, opera houses and orchestras (including the Philharmonia Orchestra itself). Placements are voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenses and a lunch allowance are available.

For queries, please telephone 020 7921 3916

The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities. We are working to achieve diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.