Projects Coordinator BSO Participate

Projects Coordinator BSO Participate

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
South West

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

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

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
o Scheduling and briefing musicians
o Planning equipment logistics
o Supporting planning with Associate music leaders
o Liaising with cross-sector partners on the coordination, briefing and evaluation of programmes
o 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 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

Experience
Experience organising, planning and delivering projects and events
Experience and knowledge of music/performing arts
Experience of working or volunteering in an arts organisation
Experience working with vulnerable adults and young people
Understanding of safeguarding
Experience working inclusively and applying the social model of disability (desirable)

Skills
Excellent organisational skills with high level of attention to detail
Ability to prioritise multiple workstreams and hit deadlines
Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, email, learning new systems)

Job Responsibilities

Personal Attributes
A passion for participation and the role of music in enhancing people's quality of life
A passion for working with partners across sectors, including health & community
A team player who thrives in working with others and can anticipate need
Confident engaging with and supporting a range of people from diverse
backgrounds sensitively and inclusively, from participants to artists & musicians
Highly motivated and proactive .
Enjoys a mix of desk-work and on-project event delivery coordination

General
Availability and willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings
when required
Current clean UK drivers licence

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Projects Coordinator BSO Participate
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Projects Coordinator BSO Participate

Job: Projects Coordinator BSO Participate

Organisation: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Postcode: BH15 1UF

How to Apply

Please visit https://bsolive.com/jobs/ and complete the online application form and send to us with a cover letter referencing the Job Description and Person Specification.
Deadline for applications is 9am Monday 20 April 2026