English National Opera
Music Librarian
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Music Librarian – English National Opera
Salary: £33,500 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Location: London Coliseum & other locations as required
We’re seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Music Librarian to support the delivery of high-quality opera productions. This role is central to ensuring the accurate preparation, management, and distribution of vocal and orchestral materials, alongside contributing to the creation and delivery of surtitles for live performance.
Working closely with the Music Library & Surtitles Manager, the postholder will play a key role in supporting both the administrative and technical functions of the music library. The role requires a high level of precision, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced performance environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a busy music department, contributing directly to the smooth running of rehearsals and performances while supporting artists, musicians, and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the accurate preparation and distribution of vocal and orchestral scores
- Collaborating on the creation, printing, and projection of surtitles for live performances
- Ensuring technical readiness of music materials for rehearsals and performances
- Working alongside production teams, musicians, and personnel to meet deadlines
- Maintaining accurate administrative and record-keeping systems for the music library
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Requirements
- Music degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrably accurate and neat music and word-copying skills
- Practical familiarity with the needs of singers and orchestral players
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 at an advanced level
- Sibelius engraving software – strong technical competence required
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills
- Strong time management with a capacity for independent work in fast-paced settings
- Ability to work both independently and within a small team
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
- Passion for opera and a willingness to learn
- CEFR C2-level English (strong written and verbal command)
- Clear handwriting for hand-copied materials
- Physical capability to lift and move boxes of scores weighing up to 15kg
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Application Timetable
- Application Deadline: 5pm, Monday 6 July 2026
- 1st Interviews: Week commencing 20 July 2026
- 2nd Interviews: Week commencing 3 August 2026
Accessibility & Reasonable Adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact workwithus@eno.org.
Feedback: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will receive interview feedback.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer and champions diversity within its workforce. We especially encourage candidates from:
- Underrepresented groups (e.g., global majority backgrounds)
- Protected characteristics (including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion/belief)
Disabled applicants will receive full support throughout application and interview processes. Please disclose any access needs during your application.
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