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Job Summary
Job Description
Working hours: 9am-5pm, 3 days a week (21 hours) 1-2 days per week in the office
Throughout the traineeship, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, professional musicians and external partners, developing practical skills in project coordination, arts administration, event delivery and partnership working while contributing to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Resound programme.
What you’ll be doing
Project Support
Provide practical, on-the-ground support for Resound’s health and wellbeing programmes, including STROKESTRA (our stroke rehabilitation programme delivered alongside clinicians), Sound Sanctuary (supporting Brent residents experiencing mental health challenges) and Common Ground (working with SEND schools in Brent). You will welcome participants, prepare workshop materials and help ensure sessions run smoothly.
Support the delivery of our Noisy Kids and Relaxed Performances by welcoming audiences and assisting with event coordination.
Support communication with RPO musicians and partner organisations by sharing project information and acting as a helpful point of contact.
Operations, Logistics & Administration
Organise transport and help set up workshop resources and instruments. Please note that this role includes some physical set-up and manual handling of equipment.
Learn to maintain project schedules, coordinate musician bookings and keep participant and partner databases up to date.
Digital Engagement & Marketing
Support the recruitment of participants for programmes such as Sound Sanctuary by helping create promotional materials and digital communications.
Gather participant stories, photographs and feedback from workshops to support the marketing team in showcasing the impact of Resound across digital channels.
Job Requirements
What we are looking for
There are no specific academic qualification requirements for this role. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of educational backgrounds who can demonstrate the skills, enthusiasm and potential outlined below.
Essential Criteria
An interest in how music can support health, wellbeing, learning and social inclusion.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
The ability to work as part of a team while taking responsibility for your own tasks.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to support concerts and events.
Desirable Criteria
Volunteer, placement or work experience in arts, education, community or healthcare settings.
Experience of participating in music-making.
An understanding of the UK orchestral or cultural sector.
Experience working with children
Job Overview
- Job Title: Community and education assistant trainee – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Salary: £20k-£25k
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Music
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Location:
London
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