Vacancies
Take a look below for our current player and administration job vacancies.
Player vacancies
Co-Principal Cello (no.2)
The Philharmonia is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Co-Principal Cello (no.2). This position involves sitting no. 2 to our Principal Cellist, and leading the section when required.
The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and our titled conductors, Marin Alsop & Esa-Pekka Salonen. Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, leading a busy international touring schedule and resident in cities and at festivals across the UK as well as streaming online, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience.
The Panel may request candidates to submit a video in advance of an in-person audition. These candidates will be notified by 12 February and will have until 26 February to submit the video.
In-person auditions will be held at the Philharmonia Offices, 6 Chancel Street, London, on 8 and 10 April 2026. Upon request, video auditions can be offered as substitute for applicants who for financial, geographical, or accessibility reasons cannot attend an audition in the UK during these dates.
Auditions will not be screened. Accompanist will be provided.
Principal Timpani
The Philharmonia is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Principal Timpani.
The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and our titled conductors; Marin Alsop & Esa-Pekka Salonen. Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, leading a busy international touring schedule and resident in cities and at festivals across the UK as well as streaming online, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience.
Auditions will be held at the Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS, on Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16 April, 2026.
Requirements:
- Orchestra Excerpts
- Sight-reading
Application Period: Tuesday13 January 2026 – Wednesday 25 February 2026
Administration vacancies
Trusts and Foundations Coordinator
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking a talented and driven Trusts and Foundations Coordinator to help the Development team deliver growing, sustainable fundraised income. Working closely with an experienced senior grant-writer, the Trusts and Foundations Coordinator will steward existing funders and develop funding applications for:
- Our programme of 150 concerts a year, including landmark multi-disciplinary concert series;
- Our award-winning Learning & Engagement projects that engage over 15,000 people annually;
- Our talent development programme through which we help improve representation in the talent pipeline;
- Our sector-leading visionary digital and immersive technology programme including our multi-award winning and globally recognised Virtual Orchestra (VR) immersive experiences.
This role will suit someone ready to move on from an entry-level position within a Development team, keen to work in a fast-paced environment, and enthusiastic about taking on their own set of fundraising targets and application deliverables. It is an opportunity for an enthusiastic fundraiser to work within an experienced, inspiring team, to work closely with and learn from one of the most experienced trusts and foundations fundraisers in our sector, and to play a transformative role in a thriving orchestra that on the occasion of its 80th anniversary is already looking ahead to Philharmonia at 100.
Employment type: full-time
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000
To apply: email CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) to team@thehrhub.co.uk with the subject: ‘Philharmonia – Trusts and Foundations Coordinator’
Closing date: Monday 6 April 2026
First interviews: w/c 13 April 2026