Work with us
Scottish Ensemble is an exciting place to develop your career, where every member of the team shares their skills and expertise to make an impact.
Scottish Ensemble creates one-off, exhilarating musical experiences which deepen connections between audiences and artists, and enhance wellbeing. At Scottish Ensemble, you’ll work as part of a supportive, friendly and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.
Scottish Ensemble is an Equal Opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our work, and this extends to our recruitment practices.
Continuing professional development opportunities and flexible conditions are offered to all staff, and we have regular, open discussions about growth and wellbeing to ensure all members of our valued team have room to contribute to the organisation’s journey.
Current opportunities
Current vacancies are listed below. Please check back regularly if there are no vacancies listed that suit your skills and experience. We also advertise vacancies through our social channels and on various online job sites.
If you are applying for a vacancy we request that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. All data is gathered anonymously. This data helps us to reflect on whether our recruitment processes are attracting and reaching a diverse range of candidates, and to adapt our processes and language accordingly.
Extra Musician Callout (Scottish Freelance Ensembles Network)
Scottish Freelance Ensembles Network is a collective of professional freelance ensembles – Scottish Ensemble, Red Note Ensemble, Dunedin Consort, and Hebrides Ensemble – based in Glasgow and Edinburgh. We have come together to develop a shared approach to recruitment that broadens access to opportunities within our ensembles. By working collectively, we hope to open up clearer pathways into freelance ensemble work and support a workforce that is more representative of the breadth of musical talent working today.
Through our Extra Musician Callout, we are seeking to widen our network of world-class performers, reflect and inspire our audiences, and champion Scottish culture, locally and internationally.
Participating ensembles in this recruitment cycle are:
- Scottish Ensemble
- Red Note Ensemble
- Dunedin Consort
How to apply:
- Complete and submit an application form (available here), which asks for necessary personal details, a link to your audition video, and responses to the key questions outlined in the Recruitment Pack.
- Record and submit a single-take, audio-visual recording of up to 6 minutes for each ensemble, in accordance with the repertoire list outlined in the application guidance.
- Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. All data is gathered anonymously.
Applications are anonymised and assessed through a fair and transparent process.
Our commitment to access
We are committed to removing barriers wherever possible. Adjustments to audition formats, rehearsal processes or performance requirements can be made to support access needs.
Deadline for applications: 27th May 2026. All ensembles will endeavour to respond to candidates by the end of June 2026.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer
