Orchestra and Projects Assistant

Sinfonia Smith Square is seeking an Orchestra and Projects Assistant to join its dedicated and hard-working team. This role may particularly suit someone who has taken their first steps in music administration and is now looking for a role that will challenge them, working directly with our Fellowship orchestra.

Role overview

Through a wide range of performances in many styles, Sinfonia Smith Square gives its players the opportunity to build their repertory and stamina. Complementing this, projects and activities each week of the programme enable them to develop a host of professional skills that will aid their progress as they set out to establish their careers.

The Orchestra and Projects Assistant has a wide range of responsibilities, making this the ideal role for someone looking to further their experience in classical music administration. They provide full support to the Orchestra and Projects Manager, sometimes deputising as required, working together to ensure the smooth-running of all rehearsal and performance activities. They also manage Sinfonia Smith Square’s in-house Music Library, acquiring all chamber and orchestral music required, and play a central part in the co-ordination of auditions and interviews for each year’s new orchestra.

The post holder has the opportunity to play a central role in enabling a forward-facing young arts organisation to thrive. They can develop a wide range of skills, have a key voice in how the orchestra is managed effectively, and take pride in helping young musicians to fulfil their potential through a distinctive array of outstanding concerts.