Executive Director
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group £38,000 to £43,000 per annum, commensurate with experience Closing date 03 July 2025
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) is one of the world’s leading new music ensembles whose critically-acclaimed work includes concerts, tours, new music commissions and learning and participation programmes.
BCMG is seeking an experienced, dynamic and organised Executive Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing planning and production of an ambitious artistic, commissioning and performance programme, working with composers and musicians and developing collaborative partnerships both within the UK and abroad.
This role encompasses many aspects of the day-to-day running of the business, including strategic planning, overall development of the company and its future activity plans. You will be responsible for the production of all artistic projects, developing annual budgets and overseeing fundraising plans, HR, support for the staff team and musicians, supporting the Board and building an audience development strategy. This is a leadership position working closely alongside the Artistic Director to manage operations of the business, nurture the culture of the organisation and look ahead to the future.
Can you lead the team to plan and deliver the finest first performances of our wonderful new commissions?
Can you deal with artists, conductors and musicians?
Can you deal with budgets and boards?
Can you look after the HR function for the organisation?
Can you work to develop the team and live up to the challenges of a contemporary music ensemble and its administration?
In short, do you want a job where every day is different? If yes, then please apply!
Please visit our website to download the application form for full details and information about how to apply. Applications must be received by 9.00am, Thursday 3 July 2025.
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham B1 2LF
BCMG is seeking an experienced, dynamic and organised Executive Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing planning and production of an ambitious artistic, commissioning and performance programme, working with composers and musicians and developing collaborative partnerships both within the UK and abroad.
This role encompasses many aspects of the day-to-day running of the business, including strategic planning, overall development of the company and its future activity plans. You will be responsible for the production of all artistic projects, developing annual budgets and overseeing fundraising plans, HR, support for the staff team and musicians, supporting the Board and building an audience development strategy. This is a leadership position working closely alongside the Artistic Director to manage operations of the business, nurture the culture of the organisation and look ahead to the future.
Can you lead the team to plan and deliver the finest first performances of our wonderful new commissions?
Can you deal with artists, conductors and musicians?
Can you deal with budgets and boards?
Can you look after the HR function for the organisation?
Can you work to develop the team and live up to the challenges of a contemporary music ensemble and its administration?
In short, do you want a job where every day is different? If yes, then please apply!
Please visit our website to download the application form for full details and information about how to apply. Applications must be received by 9.00am, Thursday 3 July 2025.
Contact details
Stephan@bcmg.org.ukBirmingham Contemporary Music Group
CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham B1 2LF