ABO Intern - Association of British Orchestras

32 ROSE STREET LONDON WC2E 9ET
T. 020 7557 6770 F. 020 7557 6799 E. info@abo.org.uk W. www.abo.org.uk
ABO Intern
16 MARCH – 11 SEPTEMBER 2015
The Association of British Orchestras has for over 20 years offered an internship programme, of
up to six months for four days a week, starting twice a year within a small, energetic and committed
team based in central London. These posts are ideal for people wishing to gain hands-on experience
of the orchestral music industry and considering a career in arts administration.
ABO Interns have a consistent record of obtaining paid employment in the arts industry. Recent
interns have gone on to be employed by the Academy of Ancient Music, Welsh National Opera,
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Glyndebourne, London Philharmonic Orchestra and the
Philharmonia Orchestra, while former interns have achieved chief executive positions with major
music organisations. Unlike many other internship opportunities, the ABO internship programme
provides contact with a broad range of arts organisations, access to training, and experience of a
wide range of management responsibilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Specialist Managers Meetings / ABO Learning
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Assisting with administration and coordination of the ABO’s networking and training events
including booking attendees, producing delegate lists and other event materials
Attendance at networking and training events as administrative point of contact, logging the
arrival of delegates, distributing name badges and event materials
Administration
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Assisting with preparations for ABO board meetings with the opportunity to attend and
observe
Helping to maintain the membership database and inputting data
Helping to compile the monthly member e- newsletter Update and regular stakeholder bulletin
ABO News
Assisting the Education & Youth Ensembles Consultant in sending out Education & Youth
Ensemble bulletins, research and other administrative duties
Assisting the Membership & Communications Manager with gathering responses to and
collating member surveys
Uploading information to the ABO website and monitoring the Jobs section to ensure job
postings are regularly updated
Assisting with member enquiries via telephone, e-mail and post
Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post and organising outgoing post
Booking travel, filing and other administrative tasks
Benefits
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Hands-on experience of working in a dynamic arts organisation and exposure to the UK’s
orchestral sector and wider classical music industry
Opportunity to develop key skills including event administration and management, marketing,
fundraising, finance and database management
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Opportunity to make contacts within the industry, visiting member organisations and attending
key ABO events
Participation in a range of professional development activities including the ABO’s one-day
management courses in finance, fundraising and marketing.
Careers advice including assistance with developing your CV, applying for jobs and interviewing
successfully
Membership subscription paid to Young People in the Arts
Person Specification
We are looking for a responsible and enthusiastic candidate with good organisational skills and a
keen interest in classical music and the orchestral sector. You will be a good communicator with a
pro-active approach and a quick learner able to work independently as well as part of the team.
You should be IT literate with Microsoft Office skills and be willing to learn how to use new
software.
Competency
Essential/
Desirable
Experience
Attributes – Customer Focus, Development, Relationships,
Personal Effectiveness, Expertise, Communication Skills (if
appropriate), Managerial (if appropriate), Health & Safety,
Equalities, Finance
1.1 Experience of working in an office environment
Knowledge
2.1 Website Content Management and CRM databases
Desirable
2.2 Microsoft Office software including Excel
Essential
2.3 Experience of using mail merge
Desirable
3.1 Good communication skills, oral and written
Essential
3.2 Time and task management
Essential
3.3 Ability to prioritise work
Essential
3.4 Ability to work as a team member
Essential
3.5 Attention to detail
Essential
Skills/ Abilities
Desirable
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To apply
Please send or e-mail a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability and interest in the position
to:
Jenny Lomas, Finance & Events Officer, Association of British Orchestras, 32 Rose
Street, London WC2E 9ET or by email to jenny@abo.org.uk
In order to be considered for this internship you must meet the following criteria:
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All applicants should be between the age of 18 – 24
All applicants must be (at the time of applying for and at commencement of the internship) Job
Seeker Allowance/Employment Support Allowance/Income Support claimants
If you have any queries over your eligibility to apply for the internship, please call Jenny
Lomas on 0207 557 6770.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 25 February 2015.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 March 2015 in central London.
Employment details
Office location
32 Rose Street, London WC2E 9ET (nearest Underground stations Leicester
Square and Covent Garden). Occasional travel in the UK may be required.
Office hours
30 hours a week, ideally Monday - Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am - 6pm, but
this is flexible and at certain times when pressure of work demands, longer
hours may be necessary, for which time off in lieu can be arranged.
Reporting to
Finance & Events Officer
Holidays
20 days per annum pro-rata plus public holidays and the period between
Christmas and New Year when the office is normally closed.
Salary
National Minimum Wage (relevant to the intern’s age).
Season ticket loan
A season ticket loan is available.
The ABO is striving to be an equal opportunities employer. In matters of recruitment and
employment we will ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of
gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, age or
disability.
The ABO Intern programme is supported by:
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