Association of British Orchestras

Chamber Music Manager

Royal College of Music £35,556 - £39,477 Closing date 13 October 2022
Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised as we were ranked the global top institution for performing arts in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The RCM is looking to appoint a Chamber Music Manager to join its active Performance and Programming department. Performance and Programming is responsible for planning and organising all concerts at the RCM, from solo recitals through to full Symphony Orchestra concerts. The successful applicant will be joining a highly creative team in an exciting working environment, and will work closely with students, professors and visiting artists. Chamber Music is an integral part of college life and students perform at the College and at other renowned venues including the Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall.

This post manages the RCM’s Chamber Music programme and is the module leader for Chamber Music at the RCM. Duties will include running chamber concerts and festivals, line management of the Chamber Music Assistant and overseeing the formation, coaching and mentoring of student groups. The successful candidate will have previous experience in working in a classical music environment and an excellent knowledge of chamber music. The role requires an ability to work proactively, flexibly and creatively on a variety of different tasks and we are looking for someone with a high level of interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is available from November 2022.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website.

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for all our staff, students and visitors.

Contact details

philippa.style@rcm.ac.uk

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