The Position
Title of position:
Operations Manager, NSOI
Tenure:
Full time, permanent position
Reporting to:
Head of Orchestra & Choirs
Employing Authority:
National Concert Hall
Location:
Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 N527
Organisation website:
Background
The National Concert Hall (NCH), based in the heart of Dublin City Centre, is Ireland's National Cultural Institution for music. Our vision is to be regarded worldwide as one of the great centres for music and a symbol of national pride for Irish people everywhere. Hosting over 1,000 events each year, we offer world class music and entertainment for all ages enriching people's lives through music and the magic of live performance.
Role Summary
The National Concert Hall (NCH) is seeking suitable applicants for the role of Operations Manager for National Symphony Orchestra Ireland (NSOI). The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all orchestra events from a production and logistics perspective in a financially responsible way that meets the objectives of the NCH and NSOI. Reporting to the Head of Orchestra and Choirs, the Operations Manager will manage two Orchestra Assistants. They will provide complete and comprehensive support to the set up and instrumental requirements for rehearsal, recordings, touring and performances as required by a range of world class music ensembles, supporting the wider team of Orchestra Managers, Planning Manager, Musical Directors, musicians and visiting artists, in the delivery of requirements for a diverse and dynamic schedule of all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting into the
Head of Orchestra and Choirs,
the role of
Operations Manager
will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Production
* Managing delivery of requirements for venue facilities, stage, sound and light, for each concert.
* Drawing up stage plans, realising all onstage moves as required, and reviewing overall requirements for each performance, including preparation of production schedules for more involved events.
* Contributing to all management schedules on a weekly basis.
* Responsible for the hiring or purchase of any additional equipment as required.
* Liaising with Radio and Broadcast partners regarding stage setups and requirements, as well as with external promoters regarding our requirements
Health & Safety
* Responsible for all health and safety matters that apply to NSOI.
* Assessing requirements and risks on a concert by concert basis, including drawing up risk assessments and registers as required.
* Organising training of first aiders and liaising with relevant NCH H&S reps.
* Supporting the health and wellbeing of orchestra musicians and staff, reviewing suitability of processes and facilities on a regular basis.
* Ensuring all relevant staff have regular hearing tests and are issued with custom made ear plugs, or generic ear plugs as appropriate for Deps.
Logistics
* All matters of logistics as they relate to the activities of the orchestra
* Managing relationships and liaising with transport providers
* Liaising with external venues over delivery and production of events, including get in/out times, parking, access, lighting, sound, catering, spaces available and feeding back all the above to the relevant NSOI stakeholders.
* Booking additional facilities as necessary for each project, drafting contracts / agreements and processing invoices as required for relevant suppliers.
Equipment
* Responsible for the storage, maintenance and ongoing repairs of all instrumentation and equipment, including organising piano tunings as required.
* Maintaining the assets register / logging new equipment / removing old equipment and liaising with the Finance team regarding appropriate insurance requirements.
* Managing the capital purchase plan, obtaining quotes as appropriate and ordering / cataloguing / raising POs as part of the purchase.
Touring
* Liaise with Orchestra Administrator on all aspects of away dates including the booking of coaches / hotels/ transport; drawing up tour schedule for musicians; collating passport information and organising visas
* Liaise with Planning Manager regarding the scheduling of all transport / rehearsals
Line management
* Line management of Orchestral Assistants, including agreement of weekly schedules, submission of timesheets as required, and continuous performance management.
The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are or will be associated with the role.
The Person
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of the below:
* Significant experience in the production of live (including outdoor) events and concert logistical management.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
* Third level education in a relevant discipline or additional equivalent experience.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, team oriented attitude and ability to negotiate as required.
* An ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, managing multiple projects at any one time is essential.
* Ability to deal with interpersonal conflict and be able to resolve situations amicably with tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
* Significant interest in classical, choral and orchestral music.
* Strong budgetary and financial acumen in entertainment industry, ideally with an orchestra or other music ensemble.
* Knowledge of CAD, orchestral software, and Microsoft 365 packages.
* Experience of orchestral or ensemble management and contracts.
* Self motivated and committed to working irregular and unsocial hours when required nationally or internationally.
Desirable Requirements
The following requirements are desirable:
* Knowledge of radio, TV and online programme making techniques.
* Knowledge of lighting and sound equipment, and other technical requirements
* Physical capacity to safely support manual handling work.
* Valid driver's license.
Capability Framework
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the behaviours, skills and knowledge required at Higher Executive Officer grade.
The capability framework supports the Civil and Public Service in building the workforce of the future. Our ambition is to attract, empower and develop a diversity of people, with the capability and talent to collaboratively deliver excellence, on behalf of our Government and the people of Ireland.
Exploring and strengthening Capability requires us to consider the whole person, their behaviours, skills, strengths, knowledge, values, motivation and interests. These factors underpin our approach to recruitment and development as we continue to build an innovative, professional, and agile Civil Service.
The capabilities for Higher Executive Officer grade are set out below and further information is available on
* Building Future Readiness
* Evidence Informed Delivery
* Leading and Empowering
* Communicating and Collaborating
Salary
The Higher Executive Officer (PPC) salary scale applies to this role (rates effective from 1st October 2024) as follows:
€58,847 - €60,567 - €62,285 - €64,000 - €65,723 - €67,437 - €69,157 - €71,637* - €74,112**
Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy.
* After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum **After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum
Starting Salary
The successful candidate will be placed at the
first point of the Higher Executive Officer (PPC) scale (€58,847)
.
How To Apply
The National Concert Hall invites applications from suitably qualified candidates and will be undertaking a comprehensive recruitment process as part of this recruitment campaign.
Applications should be submitted online and must include:
* A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the role and why you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and;
* A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.
Only applications fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available at this link:
Closing Date
Deadline for application: Midnight on Tuesday 28 October 2025
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date/time.
An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received.
At NCH we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of Gender, Civil Status, Family Status, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race, Membership of the Traveller Community or any other characteristic protected by the Equality Acts. We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, or have any questions regarding building access, please contact us on
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An Post
Teideal an phoist:
Bainisteoir Oibriochtai, NSOI
Tionacht:
Lanaimseartha, post buan
Ag tuairisciu do:
Ceann na Ceolfhoirne agus na gCor
Udaras Fostaithe:
An Ceolaras Naisiunta
Lathair:
Ardan Phort an Iarla, Naomh Caoimhin, Baile Atha Cliath, D02 N527
Suiomh greasain na heagraiochta:
Culra
Is e an Ceolaras Naisiunta (an Ceolaras), ata lonnaithe i gcroilar chathair Bhaile Atha Cliath, Institiuid Chulturtha Naisiunta na hEireann don cheol. Is e an fhis ata againn na go mbreathnofar orainn mar cheann de na hionaid cheoil is fearr da bhfuil ann ar fud na cruinne, rud ar feidir le muintir na hEireann a bheith iontach broduil as. Agus os cionn 1,000 imeachtai a nostail againn gach bliain, cuirimid ceol agus siamsaiocht den chead scoth ar fail do gach aoisghrupa ag cur go mor le saol daoine trid an gceol agus trid an draiocht a bhaineann le leirithe beo.
Achoimre ar an rol
Ta an Ceolaras Naisiunta (NCH) ag iarraidh ar iarratasoiri oiriunacha cur isteach ar rol mar Bhainisteoir Oibriochtai do Cheolfhoireann Shiansach Naisiunta na hEireann (NSOI). Ta an Bainisteoir Oibriochtai freagrach as cinntiu go reachtailtear gach imeacht ceolfhoirne go reidh eifeachtuil o thaobh leirithe agus loistiochta de ar bhealach ata freagrach o thaobh airgeadais de agus a chomhlionann cuspoiri NCH agus NSOI. Ag tuairisciu do Cheann na Ceolfhoirne agus na gCor, bainisteoidh an Bainisteoir Oibriochtai beirt Chuntoiri Ceolfhoirne. Cuirfidh siad tacaiocht iomlan chuimsitheach ar fail maidir le riachtanais eagraithe agus uirlise le haghaidh cleachtai, taifeadtai, camchuairteanna agus leirithe de reir mar a theastaionn o raon de chinealacha ensemble ceoil den scoth. Tacoidh siad leis an bhfoireann nios leithne, ar a nairitear Bainisteoiri Ceolfhoirne, Bainisteoir Pleanala, Stiurthoiri Ceoil, ceoltoiri agus ealaiontoiri cuairte chun riachtanais sceideal eagsuil agus dinimiciuil na dtionscadal uile a chomhlionadh.
Priomhfhreagrachtai
Ag tuairisciu do Cheann
na Ceolfhoirne agus na gCor,
beidh rol
an Bhainisteora Oibriochtai
freagrach as, ach gan a bheith teoranta doibh, na nithe seo a leanas:
Tairgeadh
* Bainistiocht a dheanamh ar chomhlionadh na riachtanas maidir le haiseanna ionaid, staitse, fuaime agus soilse, do gach ceolchoirm.
* Pleananna staitse a dhreachtu, na gluaiseachtai uile ar an staitse a chur i gcrich de reir mar is ga, agus athbhreithniu a dheanamh ar na riachtanais fhoriomlana do gach leiriu, lena nairitear sceidil leiriuchain a ullmhu d'imeachtai nios casta.
* Ionchur a chur le gach sceideal bainistiochta ar bhonn seachtainiuil.
* Freagrach as aon trealamh breise a fhail ar cios no a cheannach de reir mar is ga.
* Teagmhail a dheanamh le comhphairtithe Raidio agus Craoltoireachta maidir le leagan amach agus riachtanais staitse, chomh maith le poiblitheoiri seachtracha maidir lenar riachtanais fein.
Sabhailteacht agus slainte
* Freagrach as aon chursai slainte agus sabhailteachta a bhaineann le NSOI.
* Riachtanais agus rioscai a mheasunu ar bhonn gach ceolchoirme ar leith, lena nairitear measunuithe riosca agus clair a dhreachtu de reir mar is ga.
* Oiliuint a eagru do gharchabhroiri agus idirchaidreamh a dheanamh le hionadaithe abhartha Slainte agus Sabhailteachta an Cheolarais.
* Tacu le slainte agus follaine cheoltoiri agus fhoireann na ceolfhoirne, agus oiriunacht proiseas agus aiseanna a athbhreithniu go rialta.
* Cinntiu go ndeantar tastalacha eisteachta rialta ar gach ball foirne abhartha agus go neiseofar cluasain saincheaptha doibh, no cluasain ghinearalta de reir mar is chui do leascheoltoiri.
Loistiocht
* Aon chursai loistiochta a bhaineann le gniomhaiochtai na ceolfhoirne
* Caidreamh a bhainistiu agus idirchaidreamh a dheanamh le solathraithe iompair
* Idirchaidreamh a dheanamh le hionaid sheachtracha maidir le seachadadh agus leiriu imeachtai, lena nairitear amanna isteach/amach, pairceail, rochtain, soilsiu, fuaim, lonadoireacht, spasanna ata ar fail agus an teolas thuasluaite a thabhairt do na pairtithe leasmhara cui in NSOI.
* Aiseanna breise a chur in airithe de reir mar is ga do gach tionscadal, conarthai/comhaontuithe a dhreachtu agus sonraisc a phroiseail de reir mar is ga do sholathraithe abhartha.
Teicniuil
* Freagrach as storail, cothabhail agus deisiuchan leanunach uirlisi agus an trealaimh uile, lena nairitear tiunail phiano a eagru de reir mar is ga.
* An clar socmhainni a choimead / trealaimh nua a logail / seantrealamh a bhaint agus idirchaidreamh a dheanamh leis an bhfoireann Airgeadais maidir le riachtanais arachais chui.
* An plean um cheannach caipitil a bhainistiu, luachana a fhail de reir mar is cui agus orduithe ceannaigh a ordu /a chatalogu / a ghiniuint mar chuid den cheannach.
Taistil
* Idirchaidreamh a dheanamh leis an Riarthoir Ceolfhoirne maidir le gach gne de dhatai as baile, lena nairitear airithint coisti/ostan/iompair; sceidil chamchuairte a dhreachtu do cheoltoiri; faisneis pasanna a bhailiu agus viosai a eagru
* Idirchaidreamh a dheanamh leis an mBainisteoir Pleanala maidir le sceidealu iompair/cleachtai uile
Bainistiocht line
* Bheith mar bhainisteoir line ar Chuntoiri Ceolfhoirne, lena nairitear sceidil sheachtainiula a chomhaontu, clair ama a chur isteach de reir mar is ga, agus bainistiocht leanunach feidhmiochta.
Nil sa mheid ata thuas ach treoir don rol agus ni cur sios cuimsitheach e ar na freagrachtai ata no a bheidh i gceist leis an rol.
An Te a nEireoidh leis no lei
Bunriachtanais
Beidh ar an te a neireoidh leis no lei fianaise a thabhairt ar na rudai seo a leanas:
* Taithi shuntasach i leiriu imeachtai beo (lena nairitear imeachtai lasmuigh) agus i mbainistiocht loistiochta ceolchoirmeacha.
* 5 bhliain de thaithi oibre ar a laghad i rol comhchosuil.
* Oideachas triu leibheal i ndisciplin abhartha no taithi choibheiseach bhreise.
* Scileanna cumarsaide agus idirphearsanta den scoth le dearcadh dearfach, dirithe ar an bhfoireann agus an cumas chun idirbheartaiocht a dheanamh de reir mar is ga.
* Cumas a bheith ag obair go socair eifeachtuil faoi bhru agus roinnt tionscadal a bhainistiu ag an am ceanna.
* Cumas deileail le coimhlint idirphearsanta agus a casanna a reiteach ar bhonn cairdiuil le stuaim, iogaireacht agus crionnacht.
* Suim shuntasach i gceol clasaiceach, coruil agus ceolfhoirne.
* Grinneas laidir o thaobh buisead agus airgeadas sa tionscal siamsaiochta, le ceolfhoireann no ensemble ceoil eile go hidealach.
* Eolas ar CAD, bogearrai ceolfhoirne, agus pacaisti Microsoft 365.
* Taithi ar bhainistiocht agus ar chonarthai ceolfhoirne no ensemble.
* Feinspreagtha agus sasta a bheith ag obair uaireanta neamhrialta agus neamhshoisialta ar bhonn naisiunta agus idirnaisiunta nuair is ga.
Riachtanais Inmhianaithe
Is inmhianaithe na riachtanais seo a leanas:
* Eolas ar theicnici deanta clar raidio, teilifise agus ar line.
* Eolas ar threalamh soilsithe agus fuaime, agus ar riachtanais theicniula eile.
* Acmhainn fhisiceach chun tacu le hobair laimhe go sabhailte.
* Ceadunas tiomana baili.
Creat Cumais
Ba cheart d'iarrthoiri a leiriu go bhfuil ar a gcumas tabhairt faoi dhualgais an roil go rathuil, agus go bhfuil an tiompar, na scileanna agus an teolas acu a theastaionn ar ghrad an
Ardoifigigh Feidhmiuchain
.
Tacaionn an creat inniulachta leis an Statseirbhis agus leis an tSeirbhis Phoibli forsa oibre a fhorbairt a sheasfaidh an aimsir. Is i ar nuaillmhian eagsulacht daoine a mhealladh, a chumasu agus a fhorbairt, daoine a bhfuil an cumas agus an tallann acu sarmhaitheas a sholathar go comhoibritheach, thar ceann an rialtais agus mhuintir na hEireann.
Ta tuilleadh eolais faoin tionscadal ar fail ar
Tuarastal
Ta feidhm ag scala tuarastail an
Ardoifigigh Feidhmiuchain (PPC)
(na ratai a thainig i bhfeidhm an
1 Deireadh Fomhair 2024
) maidir leis an bpost seo mar seo a leanas:
€58,847 €60,567 €62,285 €64,000 €65,723 €67,437 €69,157 €71,637* €74,112**
* Tar eis 3 bliana seirbhise sasula ar a mhead **Tar eis 6 bliana seirbhise sasula ar a mhead
Ma tathar sasta le feidhmiocht an fhostai, feadfar incriminti a ioc leis no lei de reir an Bheartais Rialtais reatha. An tiarrthoir a neireoidh leis no lei, cuirfear ar an gcead phointe (€58,847) de scala tuarastail AOF e no i.
CEN CHAOI IARRATAS A DHEANAMH
Ta an Ceolaras ag lorg iarratais o iarrthoiri ata cailithe go cui agus beidh se ag tabhairt faoi phroiseas cuimsitheach earcaiochta mar chuid den chomortas seo.
Ba cheart an tiarratas a chur isteach ar line agus na nithe seo a leanas a bheith ina theannta:
* Litir chumhdaigh ina dtugtar achoimre ar an bhfath ar mian leat go gcuirfi san aireamh thu don phost seo agus an fath a gcreideann tu go bhfuil do chuid scileanna agus taithi ag teacht le riachtanais an roil agus;
* CV cuimsitheach ina leiritear nithe abhartha ata bainte amach agat agus an taithi bhainteach ata faighte agat i do ghairmreim go dti seo.
Ni ghlacfar ach le hiarratais a chuirtear isteach go hiomlan ar line.
Chun iarratas a dheanamh ar an rol seo, tabhair cuairt ar