Stage and Transport Manager
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Closing date: Thu, 21 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Stage and Transport Manager is responsible for managing the daily logistics of the Platform Team in the operation of the CBSO's rehearsals and performances in the UK and beyond. This includes line management responsibility of the Assistant Platform Manager as well as a team of casuals.
They will ensure that the immediate logistical requirements for the players are in place at all rehearsals and performances and that the legal, Health & Safety and financial requirements of the department are met.
Full details can be found on our job description and on our website.
Job Requirements
Proven experience of orchestral platform setting for both symphonic and small ensembles.
A full clean HGV driving license of the appropriate class(es). Training may be offered.
Computer Literacy: familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and understand other software that is fundamental to the CBSO. For example, OPAS & Iplicit and Stage Planning Software. (Visio or similar)
Familiarity with or ability to learn and understand Hearing Protection monitoring systems (e.g. Casella)
Passport holder with the ability to travel internationally as required.
Knowledge of H&S and hearing protection stage requirements and be willing to be trained as a first aider and Fire Marshal.
The role involves lifting and carrying instruments and staging. The post holder must have the capacity to lift and carry such equipment carefully. Manual handling training will be provided.
Organised and reliable with excellent attention to detail and good time keeping skills.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Stage and Transport Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 21 May 2026
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Location:
| view on Google MapsWest Midlands
Job: Stage and Transport Manager
Job: Stage and Transport Manager
Organisation: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Postcode: B1 2LF
How to Apply
To apply for the Stage and Transport Manager Role please send a CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages of A4 to Hollie Dunster, HR Manager at [email protected].
We ask that you complete the equal opportunities information online when you submit your application. The information collected will be treated as confidential and used for to help the CBSO improve its approach to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. It will not be treated as part of your application.
Finally, please ensure that you have included your contact number and email address, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative interview timetable.
- Contact name: Hollie Dunster
- Contact email: [email protected]
About City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is the flagship of musical life in the West Midlands, and one of the world’s great orchestras. Based in Symphony Hall, the CBSO presents over 150 concerts each year in Birmingham, the UK and internationally, playing music that ranges from classics to contemporary, film scores and even symphonic disco. With a far-reaching community programme and a family of choruses and ensembles, it's involved in every aspect of musicmaking in the Midlands.