As the “cultural beacon of the South and South West”, our work extends over 10,000 square miles from our home base at Lighthouse, Poole. With over 140 concerts each year and many more events delivered beyond the concert hall to children and adults, we are an inclusive-focussed organisation striving to inspire as many people through the power of music as we can.
The BSO is committed to improving equality, diversity and inclusion and values diversity in its workforce.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other equality characteristic, and make appointments purely on ability to fulfil the role.
We actively welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds currently underrepresented in the arts.
BSO Young Associates Programme
Application deadline 16 August 2026 5:00pmBSO Young Associates is an eight-month music leader training programme for 18-30 year olds underrepresented in the arts.
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