Association of British Orchestras

General Manager (Maternity Cover)

Scottish Ensemble Salary £32,000/annum (pro-rata £25,600 if 0.8 contract is agreed) Closing date 31 October 2022
Scottish Ensemble is seeking a rigorous and collaborative individual to join the team as our General Manager on a maternity cover basis. This one-year contract is a pivotal role in our organisation. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for line managing all production and project staff, and through supporting and leading this exceptional team, for ensuring Scottish Ensemble’s busy programme of performances, digital projects and creative learning activity all live up to our mission of creating ‘exhilarating musical experiences’.

The General Manager role leads on general company management, and we are looking for an individual who finds satisfaction and motivation in establishing excellent systems and creating a positive, productive culture that allows creativity to thrive. The role might suit someone who has led a departmental team within a larger organisation or who has had significant responsibility within a smaller structure, and who is looking to develop more general leadership skills with a cross organisation perspective.

You would ideally have gained experience of project management within your career history, preferably within a touring context. Experience of budget management and line management are essential. There is flexibility as to whether this might be a full time or four-day-per-week role, and final duties would be adapted to accommodate these two alternative structures.

If you would like an informal chat with our Chief Executive Jenny Jamison about the role and the options for how this might be delivered, please contact her at jenny.jamison@scottishensemble.co.uk and she’ll be happy to arrange a call.

Contact details

jenny.jamison@scottishensemble.co.uk
0141 332 4747
350 Sauchiehall Street
G2 3JD

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