Association of British Orchestras

Orchestra Manager

Chineke! Foundation Freelance position based on an annual fee of £30,000 Closing date 17 January 2022
Freelance position based on an annual fee of £30,000 per annum pro rated to £18,000 for the average 3-day week.

The Chineke! Foundation is seeking a committed, self-motivated Orchestra Manager to join our small, dynamic team of management staff. As Orchestra Manager, you will work closely with our Artistic & Executive Director, Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, in booking musicians for Chineke! Orchestra and Chineke! Chamber Ensemble projects.

You will be a part of the administrative heart of the organisation, reporting directly to the Artistic & Executive Director on “fixing” matters. You will play a crucial role in bringing to fruition all Chineke! Orchestra and Chineke! Chamber Ensemble projects, ensuring that musicians are booked in a timely manner and that they attend Chineke! projects as planned. The job will require you to work to a flexible timetable which will average 3-days a week but vary according to the differing work schedules of the Chineke! Orchestra and Chineke! Chamber Ensemble.

Contact details

ellie@chineke.org

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Gateshead,
hosted by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, from 5-7 February 2025.