About The Role

English National Ballet is seeking an Orchestra Manager to support the Music Director (MD) with preparation for and delivery of the season of scheduled work. The role will facilitate a number of people management processes including engagement of extra players, attendance management, and supervision of the orchestra. A key responsibility will be to provide accurate data on orchestra attendance and work performed for payroll processing.

The Orchestra Manager provides a level of service as first point of contact for all players and a visible presence for both players and senior management at all scheduled calls.

Responsibilities

as Orchestra Manager will include: Work closely with the Music Director and other key stakeholders in advance of each season to understand fully the Artistic Programme, and what this means for the Orchestra schedule.

Requirements

for operational delivery at each touring venue, including pit set up. Maintain contact with a network of players of the required calibre who can take up work offered at short notice, across all sections of the Orchestra, working in consultation with Section Leaders. Work collaboratively with HR recruitment team on any authorised recruitment needs.

Ensure an accurate register of attendance is taken of all players at every rehearsal and performance to support payroll administration. Provide accurate data for payroll processing on work performed by each orchestra player, based on good record keeping attendance register and spreadsheet templates. Gain familiarity with the House Agreement terms and conditions and all information which will trigger payments.

A good track record in orchestra management and administration for a professional orchestra and ability to engage talent at short notice (‘fixing duties’).

for each production, and each section of the orchestra. Experience in managing communications with orchestra players, freelancers and booking services, such as MAS, to track and monitor acceptance of scheduled work. Ability to gain a good understanding of different contractual arrangements and collective terms and conditions and collate accurate information in Excel on work performed by each orchestra player to support payroll, working to notified deadlines.

A good understanding of health and safety issues, measures required for working in the orchestra pit and managing noise and ability to undertake any training required. Ability to work evenings and weekends during performance weeks and ability to work on site at MCD and attend touring venues. We reserve the right to close applications for this vacancy early.