We are looking for a Music Logistics Manager to join the National Theatre Music Team.
The Music Logistics Manager is an essential role fuelling the creation and use of music in its many diverse forms across all areas of the NT’s programming. In this role you will be coordinating the physical delivery of the department's operational activities, as well as becoming the go to in-house resource for music technology and preparation.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Sound & Video, Production, Props, Lighting and Stage Management departments to facilitate the integration of music into the rehearsal and performance process across all NT productions. You'll be taking the lead in supervising, organising and coordinating the maintenance and development of the NT's music resources and storage spaces, and will be pivotal in developing those as part of future projects with Sound & Video, Facilities and the NT Green Store.
Music at the National Theatre takes many forms: live chamber music on plays, large musicals (new and extant) with full orchestras, recording sessions with a huge range of international composers, artists and musicians, and any number of live music opportunities to support New Work, Learning and Development.
As the landscape of music continues to evolve, your role will be pivotal in advancing our music resources and delivery methods. With ongoing training and development opportunities, you will stay at the forefront of best practices in this fast-paced, ever-evolving technical music arena. Join us in shaping the future of music at the National Theatre!
The successful candidate will have the following:
Experience of working within a live or recorded music production environment, ideally including professional musical theatre
Excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills with the ability to learn and operate all departmental systems
Experience of working within unionised environments and prescribed hours
A proactive and collaborative approach to work with an open mind to new or different ways of working to build strong and close relationships with a wide range of internal and external colleagues
Good experience in a similarly varied role, encompassing both the setting up of rehearsal spaces and band areas, the handling of instruments and equipment, and being responsible for performing materials (scores and band parts) in a professional environment
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you…
Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Generous sick pay
Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and social facilities
On-site Occupational Health support
In-House Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from some of the world’s leading practitioners
Discounted access to NT at Home
Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms, on and around the South Bank)
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 25th November 2024 at 10:00am.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024