Current Vacancies

Title:                      Section Leader Viola

Date:                      July 2019

The Ulster Orchestra is seeking to appoint a Section Leader to its Viola section.

The ideal candidate will:

• have excellent solo and orchestral playing abilities, and a commitment to delivering a high standard of work
• demonstrate excellent leadership skills
• actively develop and support positive working relationships with other members of the orchestra, including the administration, the section, and any freelance players
• have excellent communication and organisational skills

In addition to leading and managing the section, attending auditions and sitting on appointment panels, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a range of chamber music playing, and Learning and Community Engagement activity as part of the annual work commitment.

Job Description
Application Form
Audition Repertoire
Privacy Notice to Applicants

Candidates are also required to fill in the Monitoring form, available here.  The closing date for applications is Monday 12 August 2019 at 12.00. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition in Belfast on 2^nd September 2019.   

The Ulster Orchestra is an Equal Opportunities employer.


Title:                     Tutti Violin 

Date:                      July 2019

The Ulster Orchestra is seeking to appoint three tutti violins; there are positions available in the 1^st and 2^nd violin sections.

The ideal candidate will:

• have excellent solo and orchestral playing abilities and a commitment to delivering a high standard of work
• demonstrate excellence in section playing
• actively develop and support positive working relationships with other members of the orchestra, including the administration, the section and any freelance players
• have excellent communication skills

In addition to orchestral work, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to select work from a range of non-platform activities, to be delivered as part of their annual work commitment. These include a wide range of Learning and Community Engagement activity and chamber music playing. Opportunities exist for players to create and lead their own non-orchestral activity.

Job Description
Application Form
Audition Repertoire
Privacy Notice to Applicants

Candidates are also required to fill in the Monitoring form, available here.  The closing date for applications is Monday 12 August 2019 at 12.00. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition in Belfast on 2^nd September 2019.