Principal 1st Violin Sitting No.4, BBCCO

BBC is hiring a Principal 1st Violin Sitting No.4, BBCCO in London, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on BBC.

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JOB DETAILS

CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing (permanent), Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Concert Orchestra
LOCATION: Broadcasting House, London

SALARY: In accordance with Musician Union Agreements

PLEASE NOTE:

In order to apply for this position, Candidates will need to register on Musicalchairs and apply via the 'Apply via musicalchairs’ button to complete a short information form. Candidates will then follow the below application and audition process: The deadline to complete the form on Musicalchairs is Friday 11th December 2026.

BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA

The mission of the BBC Concert Orchestra is to bring inspiring musical experiences to everyone, everywhere, with the ensemble’s versatility as the key. For BBC Radio 3, the Orchestra explores a wide selection of classical and contemporary music and is broadcast weekly on Friday Night Is Music Night. It has performed on many soundtracks, including Blue Planet, Serengeti and Wild Isles for BBC One, as well as recording new music for BBC Sounds’ Music & Meditation podcast and George the Poet’s award-winning, Have You Heard George’s Podcast? In 2022, it recorded Isobel Waller-Bridge's score for Charlie Mackesy’s Oscar winning animated film, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. It also performs in BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room Month for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, featuring artists including Raye, P!nk and Pet Shop Boys.

The orchestra appears regularly at London's Southbank Centre, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall and venues across the UK, and makes annual appearances at the BBC Proms.
The BBC CO offers enjoyable and innovative education and community activities. It has a partnership with the universities in Nottingham, and is involved in programmes including Create Yarmouth, BBC Ten Pieces, the BBC Young Composer competition, the BBC Open Music programme.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/concertorchestra

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To act as Principal 1st Violin, sitting number 4 and stepping up to Section Principal and leading the section when required.
To have excellent solo and orchestral playing ability, maintaining the highest musical standards
To play a full role in the life of the BBC Concert Orchestra
This job requires travelling throughout the UK and touring as well as evening and weekend work patterns

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Excellent professional orchestral and solo violin playing ability
Knowledge of the range of repertoire of the BBC Concert Orchestra
The ability to both lead and work collaboratively to inspire and contribute to performances that meet the highest musical standards by providing artistic direction and by motivating members of the Section
Effective people and performance management skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback, deal with sensitive issues and to make difficult decisions
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and develop harmonious working relationships with a diverse range of people
Ability to plan ahead in order to prepare parts and make the best use of the resources available
Awareness of health and safety issues

APPLICATIONS MUST BE VIA THE MUSICALCHAIRS WEBSITE - PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY AND AUDITIONS INSTRUCTIONS:

https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/55786

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2026

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Principal 1st Violin Sitting No.4, BBCCO at BBC rates 35 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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