We offer access support for people who face barriers to inclusion, meeting in accessible venues, being flexible in scheduling meetings at different times of day, providing written documents and communications in adapted formats where possible, and covering travel expenses as outlined in our Inclusion Statement, which can be found on our website.

Who are we looking for?

You will be self-motivated, organised, efficient and will be able to demonstrate accuracy and absolute attention to detail. You don’t need to have a background of working in the orchestral or performing arts sector to undertake this role – we’re interested in your administration, IT, financial processing and data handling skills. We’re excited by people who bring different work and life experiences, perspectives and ways of doing things to the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential requirements: the knowledge and skills you will need for this job and why.

For this role, you will need:

• Absolute attention to detail with ability to input data accurately and identify errors or inconsistencies
  You’ll be responsible for maintaining financial records and project data. Our online data needs to be kept up to date and accurate at all times by you so that the decisions we make – based on analysis of our data – are robust and evidence-based.
• To be efficient, with good organisation and prioritisation skills
  As a part-time employee you will be responsible for managing your workload (with support from your line manager) to ensure tasks are completed on time. At busy periods there can be many projects happening at once, requiring efficiency and confidence in deciding which tasks are most urgent and how best to do everything in the time available.
• The ability to work logically and on your own initiative
  Orchestras Live staff are dispersed around the country, working remotely using online platforms to keep in touch with each other. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative between contact time with your colleagues. Trust is very important within the team and you won’t be micro-managed. A logical approach to your work will help other team members easily find and track information in our systems.
• IT skills: experience of using databases and MS Excel and Word applications
  Our systems are cloud-based and you will need to be familiar with standard online software programmes from day one. If we require more advanced IT skills, training and support will be available.
• Written and verbal communication skills
  You’ll be required to communicate clearly and professionally – mainly by email – with the Orchestras Live team and our external partners to request and share information promptly and efficiently.
• The ability to think laterally and solve problems
  We rely on the efficiency of our systems but need to find alternative ways of dealing with the unexpected when issues arise.
• To support Orchestras Live’s commitment to inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in OL’s internal and external activities.
  A commitment to creating a more equal and fair cultural sector and cementing an inclusive approach across everything we do and how we do it is a key value for Orchestras Live and it is essential that our staff team, Board and partners demonstrate this in how they work and act.

The following skills and qualities are beneficial, but not essential for a successful application. They can be developed through on the job training and experience:

• Financial and statistical data management skills
  You’ll be working with quantitative and qualitative data as part of the role, including financial records, and we will introduce you to our current storage and analysis processes when you join.
• A broad interest in and commitment to the social and educational impact of live music and participatory performance projects
  This is key to what Orchestras Live produces through our projects, but if you don’t have experience of this type of work already we hope you’ll appreciate its value as you learn more about it. We want everyone – right across the organisation – to feel uplifted and energised by the difference our work makes to people in their communities.

Find out more

• About us
• About the role
• Who we are looking for
• How to apply
• Read a copy of our inclusion statement

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