Digital Product & Experience Trainee
Philharmonia Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Working closely with the Head of Digital Product & Experience, the postholder will support the planning, coordination and delivery of a wide range of activity, including VR installations, immersive experiences, digital products and content production. They will maintain project plans and schedules, coordinate logistics and administration, support activations and project milestones, and help ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Orchestra, as well as external partners, agencies and freelancers, helping to ensure the successful delivery of projects that support the Orchestra's artistic, audience development and commercial ambitions.
This two-year entry-level role is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career, or seeking to move into a new field, to gain hands-on experience within a leading cultural organisation at the forefront of digital innovation in the performing arts. The successful candidate will receive mentoring and coaching as part of our commitment to broadening access and supporting professional development.
Role Features and Outcomes
- Hands-on delivery of core aspects of orchestra's digital products and experiences
- Work as a core member of collaborative teams, with on-the-job learning
- One-to-one mentorship from senior staff
- Professional development workshops covering fundraising, budgeting, communications, and more
- Networking opportunities within the arts sector
- Potential future internal role opportunities, depending on skills, areas of interest, and vacancies
Job Requirements
Essential:
Strong digital skills, confident and eager to work with technology
An interest in arts and culture
Strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Hands-on, positive and proactive attitude
Eagerness to learn and take initiative
Willingness to travel, dependent on orchestra travel and requirements
Flexibility to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends
Some demonstrable interest in digital products, immersive technology, music, culture, education or audience experiences
Desirable:
A passion for classical music
Ability to read music an advantage
Further or higher education in a relevant area, such as digital media, product design, games, film or technology
Interest in XR technologies in particular an advantage
Job Responsibilities
Planning
Lead on creating, maintaining and updating project plans, timelines, activation schedules and departmental trackers
Ensure project information, actions and deadlines are accurately recorded, monitored and communicated
Identify potential issues, risks or scheduling conflicts and escalate them appropriately
Support the Head of Digital Product & Experience in planning future projects and activations
Execution
Deliver day-to-day administration for the Digital Product & Experience team, including scheduling meetings, circulating notes and actions, maintaining records and processing invoices
Support the practical delivery of VR activations, XR capture sessions, filming, recordings and other Digital Product & Experience projects
Coordinate travel, accommodation, shipping and logistical arrangements for activations and project activity
Support onsite and offsite event delivery, handle venue load-ins and load-outs, including lifting, transporting, and setting up heavy equipment
Job Overview
- Job Title: Digital Product & Experience Trainee
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Location: This role is based at our London Southwark head office
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, with some evening and weekend work as required
DBS: Please note this role occasionally involves working with children/vulnerable adults, as such, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard DBS check. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the outcome of this screening process
Eligibility to work: applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position
Application Process:
Email CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Subject: Philharmonia – Digital Product & Experience Trainee
Closing Date: 5PM 4 September
First round interviews (online): 17 September
Second round interviews (in person): 23 September
- Contact name: HR
- Contact email: [email protected]