Association of British Orchestras

Artist Manager

Maestro Arts Negotiable, depending on experience Closing date 03 July 2026
Maestro Arts are currently looking for an Artist Manager with a minimum of 3+ years’ relevant experience. The successful applicant will join our dedicated team in representing some of today’s finest musicians and creatives. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Artist Manager is responsible for the careers of a portfolio of artists, including devising tailored strategies, developing projects, and working with colleagues and promoters to implement them in line with the Company’s mission of creative partnership and innovation.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who shares our principles of artistic excellence and integrity in an arts world without borders. The successful candidate will:

- Have proven experience (minimum of 3+ years) as an Artist Manager, or in a similar role within the classical music sector
- Be highly organised, proactive, resourceful and a strong team player
- Be persuasive, with the ability to build and sustain long-term working relationships
- Have a strong knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts, in particular music
- Have a proven track record of concept development
- Be able to think creatively, act innovatively and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrate sound professional judgement and discretion
- Be highly adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Additional European language skills would be an advantage

Hours: Full time, hybrid. The role involves regular international travel
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Maestro Arts offers a bold new vision for the performing arts. Our international management company provides worldwide representation for conductors, instrumentalists, singers, composers, visual artists, lecturers, stage designers and directors. We seek to unite outstanding performers from the world of classical music with innovative visual artists, other creative partners, international venues and arts organisations.

To apply, please send your CV (including references) and a covering letter outlining your interest in Maestro Arts and the role, including how your experience and ideas align with our work, and a brief reflection on your approach to artist management, to Lucia Blagden at: recruitment@maestroarts.com.

Closing date: 3rd July, 12pm

Interviews: Interviews will be held during the weeks commencing 6th July 2026 and 13th July 2026. All interviews will take place in person at Somerset House, London.

Start date: End of August 2026

No agencies please

Contact details

recruitment@maestroarts.com
West Wing, Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA, UK

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Birmingham from 3-5 February 2027.