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, awakens wonder, invites conversation and touches both the present and the past. The Residentie Orkest therefore matches perfectly with The Hague; the international, diplomatic, political and royal city by the sea.We offer a top quality, contemporary and dynamic musical experience that brings people together and allows them to enjoy themselves.  

The Development & Relations (D&R) department is responsible for a diverse and loyal network of funds, partners and corporate and private donors who together form a highly relevant support base for the orchestra. In addition to the subsidy the RO receives from the national government and the City of The Hague, the D&R team works on the management and growth of these relationships and on translating them into activities that are in keeping with the vision and mission of our orchestra. The team consists of five members and has been very successful in recent years in building a valuable network.

Your impact 

The Development & Relations (D&R) department is responsible for Residentie Orkest's relationship management and fundraising. Various events are organized for our various audiences. The function of Event producer consists of work for the department development & relations, but also for Symphony 2030, our social program and occasional work for other departments. As event producer, you contribute in your own way to the development goals, making it possible to realize the orchestra's educational and social projects.There is thus a link between your work for D&R on the one hand and Symphony 2030 on the other.

What you will do 

• You will coordinate and organize events for D&R, such as Club RO nights (our donor club for corporate and private donors), for sponsors and for other stakeholders, in Amare or elsewhere and you will assist with other events such as public rehearsals for friends;

• You perform production work for the activities of Symphony 2030, such as the organisation of RO in the city (concerts into the city) and Welcome to the RO (rehearsal visits and social activities around the concerts). For these activities you are responsible for the communication with the social partners, with the locations and with the musicians about the planning, the repertoire and you take care of all necessities such as technique, catering, volunteers etc;

• You will prepare scripts and monitor schedules and budgets;

• You will take care of the preparation and communication of guest lists, interacting with your colleagues at our concert and event venues, with relations and stakeholders;

• You will be a liaison with our visitors and maintain relationships with friends, donors and Club RO members while supporting the department;

• You will act as host or hostess at events;

• From relationship management, you will occasionally attend concerts or other events.  

Who you are  

• You have at least three years of experience in event management or production work in the event or cultural sector;

• You are practical, solution-oriented and presentable;

• You are communicative, proactive and a real team player who can also work independently; 

• Results-oriented and focused on building and maintaining lasting relationships; 

• Affinity with performing arts, culture or classical music is a plus;

• You have a sense of humor but also know how to strike the right chord with our visitors and associates;

• It is no problem for you to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Knowledge and experience  

• HBO working and thinking level;

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role as an event manager or producer;

• You have excellent ICT skills; experience with CRM systems is to your advantage.

What do we offer? 

• A challenging position in a dynamic environment in the cultural heart of The Hague; 

• A place in a young and energetic team that is developing rapidly; 

• A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment; 

• Your salary will be up to €3,830 gross per month for a 40-hour work week;

• You will also receive (for full-time employment) 47 vacation days, 8% vacation allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.25%; 

• Ability to work partially from home by mutual agreement; 

• A staff arrangement for attending concerts of the Residentie Orkest.   

The Residentie Orkest endorses the Diversity & Inclusion Code and strives to be a reflection of its audience and thus society as organisation . In case of equal suitability, preference will be given to a candidate who strengthens the diversity within our team. 

Application and other information 

We would like to receive your application in the form of a cover letter and CV by October 13, 2025. Please address your application to Sana van Iddekinge, Head of P&O and email to vacatures@residentieorkest.nl. The first round of interviews is scheduled on October 27, 2025 and the second round on November 4, 2025. 

For more information about the position or the procedure, please contact Annelie Bulsing, annelie.bulsing@residentieorkest.nl (Deputy Director Audience & Market). If you would like to learn more about the Residentie Orkest The Hague, please visit our website: www.residentieorkest.nl.  

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Upon employment, we ask for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).