Concerts & Projects Assistant Recruitment Pack January 2024
The Concerts & Projects Assistant will support Joseph Evans, Concerts and Projects Manager, assisting him on the delivery of rehearsals, concerts and workshops.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for their first professional role within an arts organisation, or someone who wants to broaden their experience at an early stage within their career, through well-rounded, hands-on experience across an organisation. There will be opportunity to get involved in all areas of the organisation, working as part of a small team with very supportive colleagues.
Key purpose of the role
To work with the Concerts and Projects Manager, to assist with logistical preparations for all of the orchestra’s activity, including maintaining the music library catalogue, hire and preparation of parts, booking accommodation and travel for musicians, preparing and distributing schedules to musicians, technical teams and venues, and assisting with rehearsal and concert management.
To assist with marketing and other administrative tasks where needed.
Main tasks
The Concerts & Projects Assistant will provide support in a number of areas, including:
- Rehearsals and concerts
- Planning
- Music library
- Marketing and administration
Salary and conditions
This is a part time role of 3 days a week for a fixed term of 6 months at a salary of around £12,300 per annum (based on a Full Time Equivalent salary of £20,500 per annum). There may be potential to extend the contract beyond the initial 6 months, depending on funding.
We are a small organisation and operate a flexible work environment, and offer a hybrid of homebased working and working from our local Hafan hubs in Newport, Vale of Glamorgan and Aberystwyth. Applicants will be expected to work regularly from the Vale of Glamorgan (where our Concerts and Projects Manager is based) and Cardiff (where our music library is based), and will tour regularly all over Wales with the musicians.
Application process
Applications should be sent by email to tammy@sinfonia.cymru. Please provide a CV, plus a written application of no more than two additional pages expressing your interest in the role and what you feel you can bring to Sinfonia Cymru. The written application should be presented in either Welsh or English. The full application should be provided in a single PDF file.
The deadline for applications is midday on 28th January. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview on 1st or 2nd February. We would like the successful candidate to start ASAP.