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.

Person Specification

This specification aims to be inclusive and encourages applications from candidates with transferrable skills and varied career backgrounds. We are open to applications from individuals who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate the potential to grow into aspects of the role.

You don’t need to have a background of working in the orchestral or performing arts sector to undertake this role – we’re more interested in your ability to build relationships and trust with a wide variety of people, and your project management and organisational skills, your understanding of the region and local place/s and/or communities within it.

We’re excited by people who bring different work and life experiences, perspectives and ways of doing things to the organisation. We want to work with people who have open ears and an open mind to new approaches, prepared to challenge the status quo.

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Communication skills

Why? You will be contacting and consulting with a wide range of people and organisations to engage their interest and build commitment to the co-design of projects and programmes. You will be facilitating conversations at grassroots level, with people not normally engaged in music making or orchestral activity.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

2. Experience of working in collaboration and co-production

Why? Partnership work and co-production are at the heart of all Orchestras Live’s projects.

• Ability to manage and deal with the challenges that come with complex ways of working.

3. Understanding of consultation and co-design with local communities

Why? You will be working at grassroots level to increase the opportunities for consulting and co- designing with communities.

• A broad understanding of cultural activity that delivers positive social impact for people where they live and work.

4. Project management skills

Why? You will be supporting the Regional Producer – North and artistic partners to ensure effective long-term development of our partnerships.

• Skills in project scheduling, promotion, budget management and liaison with partners to ensure the smooth delivery of projects.

5. IT skills

Why? You will be using cloud-based software from day one. If we require more advanced IT skills, training and support will be available.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of using databases.

6. Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Why? A commitment to creating a more equitable cultural sector and cementing an inclusive approach across everything we do and how we do it is a key value for Orchestras Live. It is essential that our staff team, Board and partners demonstrate this in how they work and act.

• An understanding of how to embed inclusive practice in delivery of programmes and projects.
• A commitment to broadening access to orchestral experiences.

Desirable Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential for a successful application. They can be developed through training and experience once in the role.

1. Experience of working with professional musicians and artists

Why? You will be working with artists and musicians to deliver projects.

• an understanding of the context within which professional musicians and artists work.

2. Using digital technology as an integral element of creative delivery

Why? You will be working with the Producer and partners to develop digital content to tell the story of a project.

• An understanding of how creative use of digital technology can enhance project delivery, inclusion and impact.

3. Creative activities in either health/social care settings or with children and young people

Why? You will be working on a range of projects with different participant groups where an understanding of their needs is crucial to maintaining high quality project delivery.

• Experience of creative activities with children and young people.
• Experience of creative activites in health or social care settings.

4. Site-specific production

Why? Place and storytelling are key components of Orchestras Live’s creative projects.

• Ability to identify and explore potential place-based themes for our partnership work.

5. Demonstrating impact

Why? Being able to demonstrate the impact of our work is essential to Orchestras Live and our partners.

• An understanding of monitoring and evaluation of project delivery.
• Ability to collect evaluation from participants and audiences.
• A commitment to supporting Orchestras Live and partners in demonstrating the impact of the project activity.

6. Fundraising

Why? Sourcing funding to support project activity is an important part of Orchestras Live’s work with partners.

• Ability to identify opportunities for sourcing project funding.
• Preparation of content for funding applications written by Orchestras Live’s funding development team.

7. Knowledge of or interest in one of more of the following:

Why? A breadth of experience and understanding within the staff team enriches the organisation.

• A range of contacts that could add to our network in the region
• Orchestral/classical music
• Other music genres
• Small scale/informal community musical activity
• Digital media
• Arts and social provision in local authorities
• The education sector
• Voluntary sector organisations in the region
• Health and social care provision in the region
• Music education infrastructure in the region
• Cultural bodies and consortia based in the region.

Attributes and Approach

You will be:

• Self-motivated, organised, and efficient
• A good communicator
• Creative and resourceful
• A lateral thinker and problem solver
• A collaborator and team worker
• Resilient and willing to accept feedback from others and deal positively with setbacks
• Motivated to support Orchestras Live’s commitment to inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in our internal and external activities
• Committed to the social and educational impact of live music and participatory performance projects
• Committed to maximising the value of cultural engagement for people where they live and work.

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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