Association of British Orchestras

Community and Education Project Manager

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra £30,000-£33,000 Closing date 26 June 2023
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has a clear mission to enrich lives through orchestral experiences that are uncompromising in their excellence, wide-ranging in their appeal and inclusive in their delivery. The Orchestra is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Friends and Groups Manager, who will be a key member of the Business Development Department.

The model candidate will be passionate about music education and the impact of the arts and have considerable experience of project management in arts, culture, heritage or education settings with evidence of delivering a portfolio of successful participatory projects. They will be a highly organised project manager capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, and a skilled communicator with excellent attention to detail who is able to record, distil and disseminate information accurately and effectively. The person we are seeking should be confident in working with multiple different stakeholders including freelance musicians and leaders, and have experience of working with a wide variety of participants.

The role involves office based work with the option to work 2 days per week at home, subject to project requirements, as well as travel across London and around the UK to deliver projects and events in a wide variety of community/ education settings.

Please send a letter of application together with your CV to Lisa Rodio, Strategic Partnerships and Special Projects Producer recruitment@rpo.co.uk. Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 26 June 2023.

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by Thursday 29 June and interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 3 July 2023.

Contact details

recruitment@rpo.co.uk
020 7608 8800
16 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0QT

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