Association of British Orchestras

Director of Orchestra Operations

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Circa £50,000 Per Annum Closing date 14 July 2023
THE CBSO IS SEEKING AN EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRA OPERATIONS.
This is a senior position within one of the UK’s leading arts organisations, and as such we are looking for an outstanding individual to join our senior management team.

The Director of Orchestra Operations will be responsible for all aspects of line management, recruitment, retention, and CPD for the CBSO’s full-time musicians, and will work together with the artistic leadership team and Orchestra Manager to ensure that we maintain and improve this world-class orchestra.

You will be a key figure in how we turn the CBSO’s artistic vision into practice and take full responsibility for the day to day management of the orchestra’s busy schedule.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing orchestral musicians, a detailed knowledge of the orchestral sector and repertoire, touring experience, substantial budgeting capability and exceptional organisation, communication and people skills. Alongside these, the successful candidate will have the ability to empathise with the working life of a professional musician, creating the best environment to allow them to perform at the highest standards.

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Contact details

hdunster@cbso.co.uk
+441216166515
C B S O Centre
Berkley Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B1 2LF

Annual Conference

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