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Orchestra Librarian

The Librarian is responsible for ensuring that music is provided in good condition for all rehearsals, concerts, recording sessions and other work in the Orchestra’s busy schedule, and for the maintenance of the Orchestra’s Music Library.    

This is an outstanding opportunity for a musically literate individual with excellent administrative, IT and interpersonal skills.

Download a full job description and details of how to apply

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2010

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

ARTS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME

We offer 5 training placements: concert planning; marketing; fundraising; education; digital. Applications will be accepted for all traineeships from April 2010.

See below for more details.

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

Sunniva Øiestad,
Philharmonia Orchestra,
6th Floor, The Tower Building,
11 York Road, London SE1 7NX
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
Community & Education
Digital (website creation / video production)
Marketing, publicity and PR
Sponsorship and fundraising

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.