Principal 1st Violin Sitting , BBCCO

Principal 1st Violin Sitting No.4, BBCCO

CONTRACT TYPE:
Continuing (permanent), Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Concert Orchestra

LOCATION:

Broadcasting House, London

SALARY:
In accordance with Musician Union Agreements

PLEASE NOTE:

• To act as Principal 1st Violin, sitting number 4 and stepping up to Section Principal and leading the section when required.
• To have excellent solo and orchestral playing ability, maintaining the highest musical standards
• To play a full role in the life of the BBC Concert Orchestra
• This job requires travelling throughout the UK and touring as well as evening and weekend work patterns

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Excellent professional orchestral and solo violin playing ability
• Knowledge of the range of repertoire of the BBC Concert Orchestra
• The ability to both lead and work collaboratively to inspire and contribute to performances that meet the highest musical standards by providing artistic direction and by motivating members of the Section
• Effective people and performance management skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback, deal with sensitive issues and to make difficult decisions
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and develop harmonious working relationships with a diverse range of people
• Ability to plan ahead in order to prepare parts and make the best use of the resources available
• Awareness of health and safety issues

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2026

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. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

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