Assistant Platform Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

The Assistant Platform Manager is responsible for assisting in the daily logistics for the operation of the CBSO’s rehearsals and performances in the UK and beyond. As well as having responsibility for the management of the CBSO’s transport and casual team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working alongside the Platform Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day logistic requirements of the CBSO in relation to hall settings for performances and concerts wherever they are scheduled to take place.
Working alongside the Platform Manager to be responsible for hall setting, platform arrangements for rehearsals and performances, including laying out risers, chairs, acoustic and electrical instruments, music stands and trays, acoustic screens, technical equipment, lighting and sheet music.
To assist with the transportation, care, storage and, where necessary, maintenance of the CBSO’s instruments, instrument cases and associated equipment.
To act as a driver and travel with the CBSO, both within the UK and overseas, to ensure that instruments and equipment are transported safely and that the CBSO’s rehearsal/concert requirements are met.
To be responsible for the management and driving of the CBSO’s vehicles, ensuring correct recording and documentation is complete and that the vehicles are always roadworthy and in good condition.
To manage the CBSO vehicles Tachograph alongside the Platform Manager to ensure legal and safety requirements are met- including hired replacement or alternative vehicles.
To deputise for the Platform Manager, liaising with and providing support to the Orchestra Manager or relevant Duty Manager during orchestra rehearsals, venue preparations and concert activities
To assist in the organisation of orchestra refreshments when these are not available from other sources.
To fulfil all the above duties, when required, for small ensembles attached to the CBSO and for the CBSO Youth Orchestra as listed in the CBSO advance and work Schedules. (For the avoidance of doubt these will be unlisted or listed as Orchestra A in the printed schedule.)
To act as Duty Manager for all CBSO ensemble activities within the CBSO Centre, as and when required.
To assist in the booking and management of permanent and/or casual staff attached to the orchestra platform team.
To ensure that all relevant documentation such as casual time sheets and purchase orders are accurately raised and submitted to finance in a timely manner for each month’s processing.
To be proactive in promoting best practice regarding health and safety and working practices.
To contribute generally to management of the CBSO, ensuring that personal qualifications and standards are maintained.
To undertake additional duties within the appropriate skill set as and when the need of the business requires it, at the direction of the Platform Manager or Department Director.

How to apply

To apply for the Assistant Platform Manager role please send a CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages of A4 to Marlene McDonald, HR Manager at mmcdonald@cbso.co.uk.

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.

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