Principal Cor Anglais / 3rd Oboe, BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Permanent - Full Time
Job Closing Date: 03/03/2025
THE ROLE
We offer:
* Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
* Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
* Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
PLEASE NOTE:
In order to apply for this position, Candidates will need to register on Musicalchairs and apply via the 'Apply via musicalchairs’ button to complete a short information form. The deadline to complete the form on Musicalchairs is Monday 3rd March 2025. Previous applicants are free to re-apply for this position.
If you have any access requirements for the audition, or require the materials in an alternative format, please email Eleanor Hall, Orchestra Administrator at eleanor.hall@bbc.co.uk.
For this role:
Welsh language skills are not necessary. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job Introduction
The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales is one of the UK’s most versatile orchestras, performing live to tens of thousands of people across the UK and beyond each year, including annual performances at the BBC Proms and other International Festivals.
Main Responsibilities
BBC NOW is seeking to appoint a Principal Cor Anglais/No.3 Oboe within the oboe section. The successful candidate will play as required by orchestration and work in accordance with the BBC/MU Orchestras Agreement. Candidates should have experience of performing in symphony orchestras and demonstrate excellence in performance to a professional standard.
Are you the right candidate?
ESSENTIAL
* Have excellent professional orchestral and solo playing abilities;
* Have knowledge of the range of repertoire of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales;
* Be able to contribute to performances that will meet the highest artistic standards;
* Be able to work effectively and flexibly within a diverse team environment; and
* Demonstrate respect for others by being fully prepared and ready to play at the start of every session.
DESIRABLE
* Expertise in a broad range of musical & performance activities including chamber music, education and studio soundtrack work;
* Experience of performing in equivalent roles in professional orchestras.
PERSONAL SKILLS
* Excellent communication and organisational skills;
* Self-motivated and able to work under pressure;
* Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team; and
* Willing to develop positive working relationships with other members of the orchestra and the management team.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE VIA THE MUSICALCHAIRS WEBSITE - PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY AND AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 3RD MARCH 2025
About the BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance.
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