Music Resources Assistant

On-site in Stratford-upon-Avon·Part-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Our summary

Salary: £27,209 a year
About £1,930 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Stratford-upon-Avon
Contract: Fixed-term, part-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 2 December

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Knowledge of a range of musical genres and instrumentation.
Familiarity with digital music files, music software and file-sharing platforms.
Interest in theatre production and live performance.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative, proactive and solution-focused approach.
The ability to remain calm, methodical and professional in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential, due to travel between sites.

This is a 12-month, part-time contract based on an annualised hours arrangement, averaging 12 hours per week. Flexibility will be required during production periods. The role is based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with occasional travel to London and other UK venues as required.

The role

Are you passionate about live music and theatre? Do you have a working knowledge of a wide range of musical instruments and music technology? Are you highly organised, practical and collaborative, with a flexible approach to supporting creative teams?

We are looking for a part-time Music Resources Assistant to join our Producing team in Stratford-upon-Avon on a fixed-term contract. This varied role supports the smooth delivery of musical activity across the RSC.

What you'll do

You will prepare rehearsal and performance spaces, manage instruments and equipment, maintain musical equipment and archives, and provide practical support to musicians and creative teams, helping to bring our productions to life.

Reporting to the Music Manager, key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

Supporting requests and enquiries relating to musical equipment and resources.
Preparing rehearsal, recording and performance spaces, including the set-up and striking of musical equipment.
Sourcing, maintaining and cataloguing instruments and equipment, ensuring accurate inventories and archives are maintained.
Coordinating the transport, logistics and distribution of musical equipment.
Supporting the maintenance and effective use of digital music resources, software and departmental equipment.
Assisting musicians and creative teams through building inductions, sound checks and production activity.

Hiring process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18 November.

Interviews are likely to be a one-stage in-person process, expected to take place week commencing 23 November.

About Royal Shakespeare Company

Industry: Performing Arts

In their own words

About the company & team

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

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