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Location: London

Application closes: 02/12/2025 09:00

Company: Wigmore Hall

Role: Repertoire and Print Production Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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JOB DESCRIPTION 

Role: Repertoire and Print Production Assistant (Maternity Cover) 

Salary: £29,000 Contract Type: 12 month fixed-term, full-time 

Responsible to: Print Production Manager 

Benefits: 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays; Enrolment onto Company Pension Scheme (after 3 months); Access to the Employee Assistance Programme; Hybrid working 

Application closing date: 9am on Tuesday 2 December 2025 

JOB PURPOSE 

Working closely with the Print Production Manager, this position is responsible for preparing, proofing, and coordinating a wide range of print and digital publications, as well as maintaining and enhancing the Hall’s repertoire records. The role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a passion for music, contributing directly to the high standards and reputation of Wigmore Hall. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Print Production - Assisting the Print Production Manager with all aspects of printed programme and song text production. This includes:
    • adding copy for programmes into ArtsVision o proofing programme notes and programmes o generating programmes from ArtsVision – for printing by the House Managers and for addition to the website as PDFs
    • sourcing and adding song texts to ArtsVision, building our database of texts (including those already digitised) and facilitating further automation of the song sheet production process o sourcing translations as required
    • working to refine programme production processes and improve efficiency o working with the Print Production Manager on the allocation of note writers and liaising with note writers as necessary -
  • Proofing Wigmore Hall’s brochure and other key publications.
  • Chasing and resolving any issues in collaboration with Office of the Director
  • Assisting with the administration of images for Wigmore Hall’s brochures
  • Proofing each booking period as it will appear on the website ahead of concerts going online, working with the IT department to find fixes for repertoire issues
  • Proofing additional print material as required, including The Score magazine, one-off marketing brochures, letters, emails, adverts, press releases, and website news posts Repertoire Administration
  • Inputting repertoire, composer, arranger, première and encore data to ArtsVision, using Oxford Music Online as a reference to ensure consistency across our systems and processes
  • Supporting the Hall’s PRS procedures, including weekly liaison with House Managers, post-concert completion of PRS information in ArtsVision and syncing to website and Tessitura, as well as the monthly sign-off of PRS invoices.
  • Management and control of repertoire in ArtsVision, supporting ticket sales, publications, our website and wider concert programme 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

  • Ability to prioritise responsibilities and manage competing deadlines
  • A methodical approach to work, with exceptional attention to detail
  • An excellent working knowledge of chamber music and song repertoire, with a willingness to undertake research when required
  • Proven communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively
  • Interest in building and improving processes, particularly in relation to the production of printed programmes and song texts
  • High IT-literacy
  • Working hours are Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm