About the Residentie Orkest

For more than 120 years, the Residentie Orkest has set the tone as a leading symphony orchestra regionally, nationally and internationally, and we are proud of it. With an adventurous and surprising repertoire we bring special, beautiful and relevant compositions to life, but our mission extends beyond the Concert Hall alone. We are at the center of city life in The Hague and want to connect and enrich people-from young to old, from local residents to world citizens. We do this with inspiring educational programs, meaningful social projects and stimulating collaborations with various cultural partners.

Our music tells stories, inspires wonder, invites conversation, and touches on both the present and the past. That is why the Residentie Orkest perfect Residentie Orkest for The Hague: the international, diplomatic, political, and royal city by the sea. We offer a top-quality musical experience that is contemporary and dynamic, bringing people together and allowing them to enjoy themselves.

We attach great importance to the health and well-being of all our employees. That is why we use chair massage in the workplace as a preventive measure to reduce physical complaints, promote relaxation, and help prevent absenteeism. With this form of care, we actively invest in sustainable employability and a pleasant, healthy working environment.

We are looking for a

What you will do

• You will provide a two-hour massage session every other week on location (Amare). That amounts to 25 sessions per season (September to June);

• For each 2-hour session booked, you will perform 4 chair massages of 30 minutes each; 

• Massages focus on muscle groups that are heavily strained in musicians and staff members (shoulders, neck, back, arms, hands); 

• In your massage, you respond to the specific strain that the employee's job requires. 

• You advise on posture, warm-up techniques, and simple stretching exercises.

Who you are

• You feel at home in an artistic and dynamic work environment;

• You have strong communication skills, are empathetic, and service-oriented;

• You are calm, reliable, and discreet;

• You are punctual and work according to the pre-determined schedule.
   

Knowledge and work experience

• In possession of a recognized Chair Massage diploma;

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, experience with musicians is an advantage;

• Understanding the prevention of work-related complaints (such as RSI and stress);

• Identifying physical tension and knowing when referral is necessary;

• Good command of Dutch and English in connection with the international nature of our organisation.

What do we offer?

• An easily accessible, interesting, dynamic working environment in the cultural heart of The Hague;

• Your freedom as a freelancer;

• 25 sessions of 2 hours spread over an entire season (September to June, start date and schedule to be agreed upon);

• A reserved place where you can perform the massages;

• A designated contact person within the Residentie Orkest;

• The hourly rate will be determined by mutual agreement.

Application and other information

Please send us your application, consisting of a cover letter and resume, by March 26, 2026, at the latest. You can address your application to Sana van Iddekinge, Head of HR, and email it to vacatures@residentieorkest.nl.

For more information about the position, please contact Sana van Iddekinge, telephone number: 070 880 02 12.