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The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales is one of the UK’s most versatile orchestras, with a varied range of work as both a broadcast orchestra and the national symphony orchestra of Wales. It performs live to tens of thousands of people across the UK and beyond each year including annual performances at the BBC Proms and other International Festivals. The Orchestra has a busy schedule of concerts, broadcasts and recordings for BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Television. Education and community work is central to the organisation, developing exciting, distinctive and memorable experiences for all ages. The Orchestra is supported by the Arts Council of Wales, and forms part of BBC Wales. BBC National Orchestra of Wales is based at BBC Hoddinott Hall, part of the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay and is Orchestra-in-Residence at Wales’ National Concert Hall, St David's Hall, Cardiff. We are proud to work with an outstanding group of conductors including Principal Conductor, Ryan Bancroft and Conductor Laureate, Tadaaki Otaka.

BBC NOW is seeking to appoint 2 x tutti first violins. The first violin section comprises 14 players including the Leader, Lesley Hatfield.

The successful candidate will play as required by orchestration and work in accordance with the BBC/MU Orchestras Agreement. Candidates should have experience of performing in symphony orchestras and evidence through their application excellence in performance to a professional standard. BBC NOW will also consider candidates who are in the early stages of their career and can clearly show potential to fulfil the role. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional player and able to demonstrate commitment to delivering a very high standard of work.

The BBC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We believe that diversity enhances and enriches the arts sector and drives innovation. We positively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and, particularly, from groups who are currently under-represented in the sector.

The successful candidate will:

ESSENTIAL

• Have excellent professional orchestral playing abilities;
• Have the knowledge of the range of repertoire of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales;
• Be able to contribute to performances that will meet the highest artistic standards;
• Be able to work effectively and flexibly within a diverse team environment; and
• Demonstrate respect for others by being fully prepared and ready to play at the start of every session.

DESIRABLE

• Expertise in a broad range of musical & performance activities including chamber music, education and studio soundtrack work; and
• Experience of performing in equivalent roles in professional orchestras.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure;
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team; and
• Willing to develop positive working relationships with other members of the orchestra and the management team.

This job advertisement and any audition materials can be provided in Welsh upon request.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE MUSICAL CHAIRS WEBSITE ONLY - PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/41640

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here

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Mae amrywiaeth yn cyfrif yn y BBC. Mae gennym amgylchedd gwaith lle yr ydym yn gwerthfawrogi ac yn parchu cyfraniad unigryw pob unigolyn, gan alluogi pob un o’n gweithwyr i ffynnu a chyflawni eu potensial yn llawn.

Rydym eisiau denu’r ystod ehangaf o bobl dalentog i fod yn rhan o’r BBC – boed hynny i gyfrannu i’n rhaglenni neu i’n hystod eang o swyddi nad ydynt yn ymwneud â chynhyrchu. Po fwyaf amrywiol yw ein gweithlu, y mwyaf y bydd modd i ni ymateb i’n cynulleidfaoedd a’u hadlewyrchu yn eu holl amrywiaeth.

Rydym wedi ymrwymo i gydraddoldeb cyfle ac yn croesawu ceisiadau gan unigolion, waeth beth fo’u hoedran, rhyw, ethnigrwydd, anabledd, rhywioldeb, cefndir cymdeithasol, crefydd a/neu gred. Ac rydym yn hyrwyddo cyfleoedd i weithio’n hyblyg pan fo anghenion gweithredol yn caniatáu hynny.

I ganfod mwy am Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant yn y BBC, cliciwch yma

Tutti First Violin x 2 (Full-Time - Continuing contract)

For these roles:

Welsh language skills are not necessary / Nid yw sgiliau yn yr iaith Gymraeg yn angenrheidiol

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates will need to register on MusicalChairs or click on the following link to complete an application form: https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/41640

The closing date for all applications to be submitted is 5pm Friday 27th January 2023.

AUDITION DETAILS

Those shortlisted for an audition will be invited to a live, in-person audition in Cardiff. These applicants will be contacted by Nick Olsen as soon as possible after the closing date.

Live, in-person auditions will be held on 13th, 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th March 2023 at BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff Bay.

Excerpt booklets for live auditions and details of what to expect on the audition day will be sent to shortlisted candidates in advance.

If you have any queries, or if you require any of the audition materials in an alternative format, please contact Nick Olsen, Assistant Orchestra Manager ([email protected]).