BSO Participate Producer

The BSO Participate Producer is an exciting new role managing BSO’s diverse regional performance programmes and inclusive ensemble music‑making initiatives. The role is ideal for an ambitious producer with a belief in the transformative power of music to enhance community, who is driven by a commitment to access and inclusion, and has strong experience of programme and event management.

In this hands‑on role, you will shape and deliver a dynamic programme of performances across the South and South West including BSO On Your Doorstep and Cake Concerts in village halls, regional theatres, churches and community spaces, connecting with local audiences of all ages, young families, schools and SEND young people, and people living with dementia and their carers.

As a critical member of the Participate team and working closely with the Concerts department, you will cultivate strong and positive relationships with BSO musicians including with BSO Resound, and you will be a leading figure in BSO’s pioneering inclusive side‑by‑side programme Symphony from Scratch, and support BSO’s National Open Youth Orchestra ensemble amongst other inclusive ensemble music‑making initiatives.

Hours: Full time with part‑time considered. Includes some evening and weekend work at events

Location: Poole, with travel around Southwest for projects.

Report to: Head of BSO Participate

• Annual leave entitlement of 28 working days including bank holiday plus discretionary quota of leave between Christmas and New Year, increasing to 30 days after two years of employment.
• Personal Pension with an employer contribution (5%) and the option of salary exchange.
• Generous Life Insurance which provides a life cover of 3 times salary.
• 1 hour of free legal advice and 50% discount on Will writing and estate planning services.
• Medical cover with Bupa Cash Plan.
• Complimentary tickets to BSO concerts and theatre/cinema at the Lighthouse when available.
• Free car parking close to BSO head office at Poole, Lighthouse.
• Personal goal setting and development opportunities through a personalised learning & development plan and performance review. Mentoring in project management and skills development, and access to networking opportunities at sector events and conferences.
• Opportunity to be part of the Diversity Champions or BSO Green Team to drive forward our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the Environment, or a Mental Health First Aider.

We actively welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds currently underrepresented in the arts. We acknowledge the barriers that exist and are committed to providing equal opportunities. We believe that having a diverse workforce strengthens the work we do. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer and are committed to making reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process and in the role.

The role will be the first point of contact internally and externally for all BSO small‑mid scale programmes and ensembles. With inclusion and access at the heart, key responsibilities will include:

• Managing an annual programme of BSO On Your Doorstep performances to include:
  • Lead on programming performances with a variety of external partners including Rural Touring Agencies, regional and community venues, churches and abbeys and others.
  • In close partnership with the Concerts Manager, schedule performances according to availability of Orchestra.
  • With Head of Participate and in dialogue with BSO musicians, liaise with BSO library to curate new high quality and high appeal programmes for diverse audiences.
• Leading on the planning, development, delivery and continued evaluation of Symphony from Scratch to include:
  • Facilitate ongoing dialogue with young musicians, BSO Resound members, and local amateur musicians in the continuous design and development of the programme.
  • Work with internal cross‑department colleagues to schedule, programme and produce the programme, meeting the diverse needs of all stakeholders, including the coordination of…