Head of Concerts & Production (Maternity Cover)
London Sinfonietta c. £34,000 - £36-000 per annum pro-rata, according to experience Closing date 07 May 2025
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world's leading contemporary music ensembles. We seek to reach as many people as possible with the inspiring sound of new music. We produce world-class new music projects & performances that engage with today’s society, involving and inspiring the lives of individuals, audiences, communities and artists.
The Head of Concerts & Productions is a central role, working closely with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director to ensure the creation and delivery of a high-quality events programme. This role is also required to work very closely with the Head of Participation & Learning, taking joint responsibility for an increasing number of projects which achieve both world-class artistic expression and the powerful purpose of public engagement. As a member of the Management Team the post-holder will have leadership skills and an enthusiasm for developing and delivering new work. The role is central to our performance programme and we are looking for someone who is adept at solving problems, flexible in their approach and confident to manage a highly varied workload. You will also have experience of dealing with multiple partners, artists, suppliers, venues, and freelance team members, creating an environment in which everyone thrives and is able to be at their best.
You will have a strong interest and enthusiasm for new music and extensive experience in the music sector with specific responsibilities for concert production, event delivery and orchestral/ensemble management. Experience of contemporary classical music and the wider arts industry would be an advantage including productions with audio and visual capture of live events.
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term 12 month maternity cover (3 days a week).
How to apply
Please visit our website to download the recruitment pack. To apply, please send a cover letter including supporting statement outlining why you want to work for the London Sinfonietta and how you meet the person specification, and your CV to recruitment@londonsinfonietta.org.uk
In addition, we would be grateful if you could complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form with your application. Please note that the responses submitted are anonymous and for monitoring effectiveness of our recruitment processes only and will not be used by the interview panel for the purposes of selection.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 7 May
First round interviews will take place week commencing 12 May.
London Sinfonietta
NW1 1TT
The Head of Concerts & Productions is a central role, working closely with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director to ensure the creation and delivery of a high-quality events programme. This role is also required to work very closely with the Head of Participation & Learning, taking joint responsibility for an increasing number of projects which achieve both world-class artistic expression and the powerful purpose of public engagement. As a member of the Management Team the post-holder will have leadership skills and an enthusiasm for developing and delivering new work. The role is central to our performance programme and we are looking for someone who is adept at solving problems, flexible in their approach and confident to manage a highly varied workload. You will also have experience of dealing with multiple partners, artists, suppliers, venues, and freelance team members, creating an environment in which everyone thrives and is able to be at their best.
You will have a strong interest and enthusiasm for new music and extensive experience in the music sector with specific responsibilities for concert production, event delivery and orchestral/ensemble management. Experience of contemporary classical music and the wider arts industry would be an advantage including productions with audio and visual capture of live events.
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term 12 month maternity cover (3 days a week).
How to apply
Please visit our website to download the recruitment pack. To apply, please send a cover letter including supporting statement outlining why you want to work for the London Sinfonietta and how you meet the person specification, and your CV to recruitment@londonsinfonietta.org.uk
In addition, we would be grateful if you could complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form with your application. Please note that the responses submitted are anonymous and for monitoring effectiveness of our recruitment processes only and will not be used by the interview panel for the purposes of selection.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 7 May
First round interviews will take place week commencing 12 May.
Contact details
recruitment@londonsinfonietta.org.ukLondon Sinfonietta
NW1 1TT