Vacancies

Take a look below for our current player and administration job vacancies.

Player vacancies

Co-Principal [No.2] Violin 2

The Philharmonia is seeking highly qualified candidates for the positions of Co-Principal [No.2] Violin 2. This position involves sitting up and leading the section when required.

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To apply: Applications should be submitted through MUVAC

Closing date: 29 May 2026

Auditions: 13 & 14 July, with 17 July being subject to requirement

Administration vacancies

Executive & Artistic Planning Co-ordinator

The Philharmonia is seeking a confident, bright and well-organised Co-ordinator to support the CEO and wider Executive Team in their role as leaders, by supporting with research, artistic planning co-ordination, external and internal stakeholder and project liaison as well as diary management.

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Employment type: Full time based in London with weekend and evening work as required by the orchestra’s schedule.

Closing date: 8 May 2026

Salary: £27,000-£29,500 p/a

Application process: Email CV and cover letter to: philharmoniahr@thehrhub.co.uk by 12 noon on Friday 8 May 2026

Arts Management Trainee

This two-year, full-time Arts Management Training Scheme offers successful applicants the opportunity to gain an in-depth insight into the operations and functions of a renowned symphony orchestra.

Delivered across four key front-facing departments: Concerts, Marketing & Communications, Learning & Engagement and Development. Trainees complete four six-month rotations, each designed to build core skills, confidence, and knowledge of arts management in the four areas of orchestral operations.

This is a hands-on, structured training programme, ideal for early-career professionals, recent graduates seeking a career in the arts and cultural sector, or those with experience who wish to refocus and shift career.

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Employment type: Full time based in London with weekend and evening work as required by the orchestra’s schedule.

Contract type: Full-time, fixed term for two years.

Closing date: 24 May 2026

Salary: £27,000

Application process: No CV. Please see pack for details.