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Music Library Assistant

Salary £465.50 per week
Location Lewes, East Sussex
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

March - September 2026

We are currently recruiting for a Music Library Assistant to join our Music Library team to assist in the preparation, distribution and archiving of sheet music for all Glyndebourne activities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • To issue vocal scores, monitor current loans and reshelve all returned loans

  • To develop and maintain the digital bowing master and materials archive.

  • To maintain the music library contacts and loans database.

  • Responsibility for the provision of office materials

  • To administer hires out of materials and instruments 

  • To provide assistance as required with provision of information to the Company and to field day-to-day library enquiries.

  • To provide assistance as required with pit setting for rehearsals and performances.

  • To carry out any other administrative or librarian tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • A music degree or equivalent qualification / experience
  • Knowledge of opera / classical music repertoire (orchestral experience desirable)
  • Flexibility and ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Consistent high level of customer care
  • Experience in digitisation and archiving

Desirable

  • Basic Word, Excel and Google office suite
  • Previous Music Library experience / library experience
  • Knowledge of French, German and Italian
  • Knowledge of a music setting program e.g. Sibelius/Dorico

Hours of Work

The full time hours for this position are 35 per week, 9:30 - 17:30, Monday - Friday, however part time hours would be considered with a minimum of 20 hours per week. Please state in your cover letter whether your preference would be full time or part time hours.

Salary and Benefits

We can offer a weekly salary of £465.50 pro rata.

We offer 6.6 weeks holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum pro rata.

We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera. For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station.

We also offer :

  • Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
  • Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
  • Staff events
  • Corporate Gym memberships
  • Free Pilates and Zumba classes
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Free on-site parking 
  • An onsite Physiotherapist 
  • Cost price electric car charging
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub

How to Apply

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Now;’ to submit your application. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Glyndebourne commits to protecting your privacy. We will only use information about you in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations. Please see more information in our Company Privacy Notice on our website.

The closing date for applications is Friday 13 February 2026

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this or if you would like this advert sent to you in a larger or dyslexia friendly font then please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.

 

The Glyndebourne Festival (running from May to August), features a programme of six operas in its 1,200-seat opera house, attracting audiences from around the world. The Autumn Season (October to December) extends Glyndebourne’s reach, offering audiences the opportunity to experience fresh perspectives and new works in a dynamic and exploratory setting. Together, the Festival and Autumn Season welcome over 125,000 attendees annually, with many more engaging through online streaming and other digital platforms.

Remaining financially independent since its inception, Glyndebourne is a registered charity that relies on box office income, memberships, and donations to fund its operations. Committed to artistic excellence, audience development, and accessibility, Glyndebourne continues to expand the reach and appreciation of opera for all.

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