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Senior Orchestral Assistant
Posted on Oct. 15, 2025
- Dublin, Ireland
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Senior Orchestral Assistant, RTÉ Concert Orchestra
RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.
This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the team:
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra plays a central role in classical music in Ireland, through live performances, broadcasts, commercial recordings and touring. In addition to its NCH concerts, national tours, residencies, and a busy summer season, the Orchestra continues to gain international recognition from both its concert activities and recordings.
We are looking for a Senior Orchestral Assistant to join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra team.
Reporting to the Orchestra Manager, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, movement and storage of all the RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s instruments and equipment for domestic and international needs.
About the role:
Key responsibilities will include:
About you:
Candidates should have:
Due to the nature of RTÉ Concert Orchestra performances, the Senior Orchestral Assistant will be required to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays.
In addition to the above vacancy, a panel may be formed for consideration for other Orchestral Assistant vacancies which may arise.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attached these as one file in the online application process.
This appointment will be made at the Senior Orchestral Assistant grade and is being offered on an ongoing basis. The salary range for this position is €36,533 - €39,585 pa.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th October 2025.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-screen and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveler Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.
This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the team:
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra plays a central role in classical music in Ireland, through live performances, broadcasts, commercial recordings and touring. In addition to its NCH concerts, national tours, residencies, and a busy summer season, the Orchestra continues to gain international recognition from both its concert activities and recordings.
We are looking for a Senior Orchestral Assistant to join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra team.
Reporting to the Orchestra Manager, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, movement and storage of all the RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s instruments and equipment for domestic and international needs.
About the role:
Key responsibilities will include:
- Planning and setting of platform/opera pit for the orchestra’s rehearsals and performances
- Maintaining good working knowledge of all instruments/equipment alerting management to repair needs as they arise
- Scheduling the transportation of instruments, music stands, lights, staging, props and any other equipment deemed necessary in a cost-effective manner
- Undertaking reconnaissance trips
- Organising repairs and overhauls of instruments/equipment
- Supervising and overseeing the Orchestral Assistant’s responsibilities
About you:
Candidates should have:
- Significant experience in the orchestral, music and/or entertainment business
- Education to Leaving Certificate level
- The ability to work and contribute as part of a small team and to work on one’s own initiative
- Good level of computer literacy
- Full clean driving licence
- Excellent spatial awareness coupled with problem solving skills
- An up-to-date working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policy and practice
Due to the nature of RTÉ Concert Orchestra performances, the Senior Orchestral Assistant will be required to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays.
In addition to the above vacancy, a panel may be formed for consideration for other Orchestral Assistant vacancies which may arise.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attached these as one file in the online application process.
This appointment will be made at the Senior Orchestral Assistant grade and is being offered on an ongoing basis. The salary range for this position is €36,533 - €39,585 pa.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th October 2025.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-screen and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveler Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
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