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Projects Coordinator BSO Participate, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

  •  South West
  •  Â£20k-25k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 12, 2026
  •  Nicola Fulker
  •  nfulker@bsorchestra.co.uk
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

The Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Programme Manager to organise, produce and evaluate BSO’s vibrant Creative Health and Community programme and support the full output of the Participate department. The role will include work from the Head Office in Poole and travelling to projects.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead on the coordination of Creative Health programmes including 7 regional year-round Recovery, Wellbeing and Community Orchestras and a growing programme of music in hospitals, to include
    • Scheduling and briefing musicians
    • Planning technical, venue and equipment logistics
    • Supporting planning with Associate music leaders
    • Support with recruitment for projects
    • Liaising with cross-sector partners on the coordination, briefing and evaluation of programmes
    • Collecting and processing of monitoring and evaluation data for all programmes
  • Coordinate event delivery for specific Creative Health and Community events, and support on other Participate events where required
  • Support the Senior Programme Managers and Head of Department on the scheduling and coordination of future programmes
  • Be a key contact for and positive advocate of the Creative Health and Communities programme and wider BSO Participate work both internally and externally

Administration, Evaluation, Advocacy and Digital

  • Create events, manage records and log information to ensure accurate record keeping on Spektrix, the Participate diary, OPAS (Orchestral Planning software), fee sheets and attendance records
  • Monitor and evaluate events and projects, including data management with participants, artists, audiences and partners
  • Collate feedback and monitoring data for key stakeholders, and identify learnings, case studies and stories from across the Programme
  • Work with BSO marketing/communications to publicise BSO Participate events, and feature projects in internal and external communications, including keeping BSO Participate pages up to date on the website
  • Work with the Senior Programme Manager to keep all relevant partners and stakeholders informed about projects and the wider work of BSO Participate
  • Assist with BSO Participate programme enquiries through phone, email and in person

Job Requirements

Person Specification

Experience

Experience and knowledge of music/performing arts - Desirable

Experience of working or volunteering in an arts organisation - Desirable

Experience organising, planning and delivering projects and events - Essential

Experience working with vulnerable adults and young people - Desirable

Experience working inclusively and applying the social model of disability - Desirable

Understanding of safeguarding - Essential

Skills

Excellent organisational skills with high level of attention to detail - Essential

Ability to prioritise multiple workstreams and hit deadlines - Essential

Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy - Essential

Excellent verbal communication skills - Essential

Excellent computer skills - Essential

Job Responsibilities

Personal Attributes

A passion for participation and the role of music in enhancing people's quality of life - Essential

A passion for working with partners across sectors, including health & community - Essential

A team player who thrives in working with others and can anticipate need - Essential

Confident engaging with and supporting a range of people from diverse backgrounds sensitively and inclusively, from participants to artists & musicians - Essential

Highly motivated and proactive - Essential

Enjoys a mix of desk-work and on-project event delivery - Essential

General

Availability and willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings when required - Essential

Current clean UK drivers licence - Essential

Useful Links

How to Apply

Please visit https://bsolive.com/jobs/ and complete the online application form and send to Nicola Fulker [email protected] with a cover letter referencing the Job Description and Person Specification.
Deadline for applications is 9am Monday 12th January 2026
Interviews to be held in Poole on Monday 19th - Wednesday 21st January 2026. If successful second round interviews will be held the following week. Interview questions can be provided in advance if successful.
If you would like more information or a friendly confidential chat about any aspect of the job before applying, please contact Sue Sharpe [email protected] to arrange a phone call.
If you need any of the application documents in a different format or have any questions about or need support with the application process, please also get in touch.
The BSO is committed to safeguarding through safer recruitment. All our roles require the successful candidate to complete a Disclosure and Barring Check.

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