The Orchestra of St John's is seeking an outstanding individual for the role of Concerts Assistant.  This full time, six-month voluntary training position would suit an individual who is seeking a career in concert and general arts administration and is keen to gain relevant work experience.  Recent trainees have gone on to secure full time jobs within orchestral management as a direct result of their six-month placement with us.  

The Concerts Assistant is required to carry out the key tasks in organising concerts under the supervision of the Concerts Manager. This includes maintaining and updating the key documents related to each concert, preparing and distributing concert schedules, dealing with general correspondence relating to orchestra personnel matters and creating paysheets. 

The role also includes general office administration such as answering the phone, photocopying, filing, dealing with mail and maintaining the Orchestra's filing system and reorganising where necessary. 

If you think you would be suitable for the role, please send a CV together with a covering letter telling us why to vicky@osj.org.uk by Monday 30 June 2008.