Association of British Orchestras

Concerts and Recordings Assistant

London Symphony Orchestra £23,000 - £25,000 per annum, plus benefits. Closing date 29 July 2022
The LSO is seeking a Concerts and Recordings Assistant to support the Concerts & Recordings Manager with the logistical planning and administration of the orchestra diary, with particular attention to external recording projects (and UK concerts as appropriate).

Key responsibilities:
• Maintain the Orchestra’s diary and database.
• Help prepare the Orchestra’s Schedule and Schedule Updates.
• Create and maintain projects on the Orchestra database and in associated electronic and physical files.
• Look after orchestral players’ enquiries.
• Provide support in the organisation of the Orchestra’s external recording projects (and UK concerts as appropriate).
• Prepare and follow-up cost estimates, contracts and invoices for external recording projects.

Additional responsibilities:
• Supporting the Concerts Coordinator in liaising with the Barbican Music team (particularly for concert logistics) as well as liaising with other UK venues, artists/artist managers and promoters as necessary.
• Supporting the Concerts Coordinator in preparing and following up cost estimates, contracts and invoices for UK concerts.
• Working with other departments to create and help maintain certain projects on the database
• Attendance at concerts as a department representative.
• Provide support in other areas as time, training and ability allows.

Salary range: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum, plus benefits.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Friday 29 July 2022 with first round interviews likely to take place on Thursday 4 August 2022. Ideal start date will be in early September 2022, or as soon as possible after that.

For more information about this post, including a full job description and how to apply, please visit the LSO website.

Contact details

jobs@lso.co.uk

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