



** DEADLINE EXTENDED ** Applications now due in October 22nd at 5pm
LCO is currently recruiting for Executive Administrator (Maternity Leave Cover) – working on a freelance basis to support the delivery of its artistic calendar, including concerts, tours, recordings and broadcasts.
JOB TITLE: Executive Administrator – Maternity Leave Cover
TERMS: Part-time [0.5 FTE] – four hours per day, five days per week
CONTRACT: Freelance, beginning 2nd January 2018, initially a fixed-term contract until October 24th 2018, with a possibility of creation of a new role at the end of this contract. Training to commence early December for approx. 8-10 hours a week, subject to arrangement.
LINE MANAGER: Artistic Directors
REMUNERATION: £16.25 per hour (equivalent of £33,800 per annum pro rata)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Executive Administrator (Maternity Leave Cover) fulfills an essential role at the heart of the organisation, working remotely on a day-to-day basis with the Artistic Directors, Concert Manager, Chairman and LCO players. You will be the first point of contact for new business, general enquiries, player / performer queries and contractors. Once established in your role you will take the lead on many aspects of concert and recording production, and liaise directly with our producing partners, clients and their representatives, always in a highly professional and discreet manner. Whilst you will be working remotely for the majority of your week you will also be required to attend meetings in Central London with the Artistic Directors and Trustees, attend concerts and recordings and represent the LCO at ABO meetings, as and when required.
LCO is looking for a committed, dynamic, experienced individual to embrace this demanding role. In line with the orchestra’s 2018 structural expansion plans, we hope to be able to offer an alternative position within the organisation once this contract expires in Autumn 2018.
Responsibilities will include:
Concert and Orchestra Management
Marketing, Communications and Fundraising
General Administrative Support and Finance
The Executive Administrator (Maternity Leave cover) may be required to work evening hours on concert days and accompany the LCO on tour.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Desirable
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of a CV and covering letter. Neither document should exceed 2 sides of A4. Candidates are reminded that they should use the covering letter to make explicit the connections between the skills and experience detailed on their CV and the person specification outlined above.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail (PDF format) to [email protected] by 5pm on Sunday 22nd October 2017 using the subject line Executive Administrator (Mat Leave) – Application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted from Wednesday 25th October for interview, in London, the following week.
Applicants with queries should contact [email protected]
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