Architect-Led Design Team
Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square is seeking to appoint an Architect-led Design Team to take the capital refurbishment of St John’s Smith Square (Grade I listed) from RIBA 2 through to Delivery. We have secured a Development Grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and are looking for an exceptional team to support us with the design and delivery of the project.
Our mission is to nurture the next generation of professional musicians through the Sinfonia Fellowship; to work with world-class artists who will encourage and inspire our musicians; to be a catalyst for education and community engagement; and to restore and safeguard our iconic home, in the heart of Westminster, optimising its cultural and economic potential through our talented and dedicated team.
For further details please download the Brief here. Deadline for tender returns is 5pm 20th May 2024. Interviews will be held in early June. If you would like to discuss the opportunity further please email Rosie Fraser, Chief Executive: [email protected]
Volunteering
Join our dedicated Front of House volunteer team and support our wonderful Grade I listed venue. If you love music, meeting new people and can spare a few hours each week, we would love to hear from you.
Volunteers help with the smooth-running of our concerts. This may include checking tickets, guiding audience members around the building and selling concert programmes.
All our volunteers will have the opportunity to watch a variety of concerts and events free of charge and will also get to enjoy a free hot drink from our Footstool Café and Bar whilst on duty plus a 20% staff discount in the café at all other times.
In April 2021, St John’s Smith Square and the Southbank Sinfonia orchestra merged and are now one organisation. The venue hosts public and private concerts, recordings and rehearsals, wedding receptions and corporate events. The venue is the home of Southbank Sinfonia who perform at St John’s Smith Square and across the UK and Europe.
To join the Volunteer Team please complete and submit the volunteer application form and email Lauren Atkinson, Venue Manager [email protected].
Lauren will be in touch to arrange a trial shift/informal interview. In the meantime, if you need more information, please email Lauren or call 020 4553 0759.
Welcome Desk and Sales Assistant
We are looking to recruit a friendly and motivated Welcome Desk and Sales Assistant to join our Front of House team. This is a crucial role within the organisation, helping to ensure every visitor to our venue in the heart of Westminster receives a warm, confident, and helpful welcome. This is a casual role with flexible hours and offers a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience working in a dynamic and ambitious arts environment.
For further information please follow these links to the job description and application form. Please also complete our Equality Monitoring form.
Please note that there is a rolling deadline for applications for this position. We encourage early applications and will invite suitable applicants for interview as soon as possible.
Interviews will take place at St John’s Smith Square and will be arranged on a case-by-case basis.