Opportunities
Get involved with Ireland's flagship period instrument orchestra!
IBO seeks a Chief Executive Officer
The Irish Baroque Orchestra is Ireland’s flagship period-instrument ensemble and an internationally recognised leader in historically informed performance. Based at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, the orchestra combines research-led scholarship with world-class artistic practice, presenting work
across Ireland and on leading international stages including major festivals, concert halls, and broadcast platforms. Alongside its developing international profile, the IBO maintains a strong commitment to local engagement, education, and community-based projects that bring baroque music to new and diverse audiences.
The IBO is entering a new strategic phase, building on significant artistic and organisational momentum marked by major international appearances, award recognition, and an expanding recording and touring profile. We are now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation forward in close partnership with the Artistic Director and the Board. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of a high-performing organisation with an ambitious national and international programme.
The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience within a music organisation, orchestra, ensemble or opera company, together with the ability to operate effectively in an agile environment where strategic leadership and hands-on delivery are closely integrated. They will have a clear understanding of how to support and enable an ambitious artistic vision, working in close partnership with artistic leadership, while ensuring organisational, financial and operational resilience.
They will have experience of developing and diversifying income streams, and of managing relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders in Ireland and internationally. They will be motivated by the opportunity to lead a nationally rooted organisation with a growing international profile and strong artistic momentum, and to help shape its next stage of strategic and organisational development.
For full candidate information and to apply: Contact John Deely at Pinpoint (Recruit@pinpoint.ie, 01 642 5721).
Closing date: Friday, 3rd July 2026 at 12 noon.
Musicians
We invite applications to work with the orchestra on a rolling basis from musicians who:
- perform to a professional standard on an orchestral period instrument (e.g. violin, viola, cello, double bass, viola da gamba, violone, harpsichord, chamber organ, traverso, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, chalumeau, natural trumpet, baroque/classical horn, sackbut).
Please note that applicants must have a period-appropriate setup and must ensure that they:
- are citizens of an EU country or the UK, or have an appropriate permit in place to work in the EU.
- can demonstrate a track record of excellence in period performance, with a good degree of orchestral experience.
Young musicians aged 18-24 are encouraged to explore the opportunities on offer through the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra and the Apprentice Programme.
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Professional players of a period instrument should send a CV and a link to an audio/video sample of their work.
Please note that submissions are reviewed periodically and, due to the volume of correspondence received we cannot promise to respond to applications individually.
Production Assistants
We invite applications to work with the orchestra on a rolling basis from individuals interested in taking on freelance production work.
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As a part of the production team, your role would be to assist in the smooth running of the logistics of a performance day, working closely with the IBO’s General Manager. Production Assistants form a part of the backstage and front of house teams, working efficiently on a range of tasks.
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BACKSTAGE TEAM
Responsibilities include:
• Moving larger instruments on and off transport and into rehearsal/ performance
venues.
• Erecting signage for backstage and front of house facilities as required
• Assisting in setting up the orchestra space prior to performance/rehearsal
• Organising refreshments for the musicians
• Working swiftly to pack the performance space away after the performance has ended
• Assisting additional production teams e.g. RTE Lyric Fm broadcast teams with loading/unloading equipment as required.
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FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM
Responsibilities include:
• Directing ticket holders to the relevant area for their ticket band.
• Selling merchandise before, after and during the interval of the concert.
• Answering FAQs regarding, for example, location of toilet facilities, duration of interval
• Ringing the bell to signal 5 minutes until the end of the interval
• Setting up merchandise stalls with stock (CDs, tote bags and programmes)
• Passing any complaints to a designated member of IBO staff.
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Email address for applications:
doireann@irishbaroqueorchestra.com
Content of application:
Cover letter & CV outlining any relevant experience (although experience is not essential)
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