Description
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Stage Manager (SM). This role presents a rare opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading orchestras, and with its outstanding musicians, as well as celebrated conductors and soloists.
Together with the Head of Production and other Stage Manager, the SM is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of the stage management, instrument transportation and technical requirements of the Orchestra.
The post holder will work closely with the Orchestra Committee (OC), all Philharmonia players and colleagues across the Orchestra Operations' Team and work on projects that include concerts at the Royal Festival Hall,the Orchestra's thriving residencies in Bedford, Leicester, Canterbury, Basingstoke, and at Three Choirs Festival and Garsington Opera, as well as other UK engagements, international touring, studio and recording sessions, chamber music projects and learning and engagement work, as required
Essential:
- Knowledge of the methods and practices employed in handling, packing, loading, unloading and stowing musical instruments and an awareness of their value
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good multi-tasking skills, able to prioritise whilst also working across a range of demands on a daily basis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to look ahead to anticipate issues, to problem-solve under pressure and to quickly identify solutions
- Ability to work well both independently and as a team player
- Ability to work to deadlines, work flexibly and react to change quickly
- Excellent personal presentation
- Willingness to work unsocial hours both in the UK and abroad
- Full clean driving licence
- To work as a member of the Concerts Department to assist with the planning of all Orchestra activity, liaising with other departments, as required
- To assist in organising the transportation of the Orchestra's instruments for all engagements including rehearsals, concerts, film sessions, audio recordings and tours, both in the UK and overseas, including preparing detailed truck schedules and loading lists for each project.
- To communicate truck movements and instrument logistics to players as required
- To safely load and unload the Orchestra truck and any other vehicle, as required, for all Orchestra activity
- To prepare stage plans in advance of each project using Concept Draw Diagram software, or similar, to update these plans with any changes and to take photographs of each setup for future reference
- To ensure the stage is set correctly, promptly and safely for any orchestra activity, and to liaise with conductors, soloists, agents, staff and members of the Orchestra