Music Library Assistant

March – September 2026

We are currently recruiting for a Music Library Assistant to join our Music Library team to assist in the preparation, distribution and archiving of sheet music for all Glyndebourne activities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To issue vocal scores, monitor current loans and reshelve all returned loans
• To develop and maintain the digital bowing master and materials archive.
• To maintain the music library contacts and loans database.
• Responsibility for the provision of office materials
• To administer hires out of materials and instruments
• To provide assistance as required with provision of information to the Company and to field day-to-day library enquiries.
• To provide assistance as required with pit setting for rehearsals and performances.
• To carry out any other administrative or librarian tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• A music degree or equivalent qualification / experience
• Knowledge of opera / classical music repertoire (orchestral experience desirable)
• Flexibility and ability to organise and prioritise work
• Consistent high level of customer care
• Experience in digitisation and archiving

Desirable

• Basic Word, Excel and Google office suite
• Previous Music Library experience / library experience
• Knowledge of French, German and Italian
• Knowledge of a music setting program e.g. Sibelius/Dorico

To find out more about joining our world class team please visit glyndebourne.com/jobs

The closing date for applications is Friday 13 February 2026

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.