Orchestra Coordinator

Salary:£27,558.12 to £33,684.02 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:Full time, 35 hours per week

Closing date for applications:Monday 23 March 2026, 5pm

Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company. We take world-class opera to all corners of Scotland, ensuring that as many people as possible can enjoy this wonderful art form.

Scottish Opera is looking for an organised and proactive Orchestra Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of orchestral rehearsals, performances, and concerts.

Working closely with the Orchestra & Concerts Director, you will coordinate the engagement of extra and deputy musicians, organise auditions and trials, assist with preparing the orchestra’s monthly schedule, and ensure rehearsals and performances run smoothly. The role involves regular liaison with musicians, artistic planning, the music library, and technical teams.

• Coordinate and contract extra and deputy musicians
• Liaise with section principals regarding orchestral requirements
• Organise auditions and trials for musicians
• Assist with preparing and issuing the orchestra’s monthly schedule
• Coordinate rehearsal and performance arrangements
• Maintain the orchestra musician database
• Support concert planning including logistics, travel, and communication with promoters
• Attend rehearsals and performances as required

You will have strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and an interest in orchestral or classical music.

Ideally you will have:

• An HND in Music or equivalent knowledge
• At least four years’ administrative experience, preferably in a music or arts environment
• An understanding of how orchestras, opera, or concerts operate
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel and databases