Association of British Orchestras

Operations Manager

The Tallis Scholars £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent upon experience) Closing date 27 August 2025
About the Role

We are looking for a bright, highly organised, and proactive individual to join The Tallis Scholars in an operations and managerial role. This is a new post answering directly to Peter Phillips, liaising between the director, the singers, the promoters and agents in the UK and abroad.



Key Responsibilities

Fixing singers, budgeting, travel and hotel bookings, creating itineraries, obtaining visas, sourcing music, booking rehearsal venues, attending concerts, occasional touring, paying singers, social media, invoicing, general administration, liaising with local agents, venues, festivals and all stakeholders.



About You

Essential:

- Prior experience in arts administration

- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks

- Strong communication skills – confident and professional in person, via email and on the phone

- Excellent attention to detail – accuracy is crucial when dealing with performance information, logistics, and contractual matters

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to anticipate needs

- Confidence working independently

- Friendly, empathetic, patient and adaptable

- Comfortable using digital tools, software and social media

- Confidence with setting up/implementing new systems & processes

- UK based



Desirable:

- A background in classical music (whether through study, work, or performance)

- An enthusiasm and knowledge of choral music

- Foreign language skills

- London based



Why Join The Tallis Scholars

- An opportunity to work directly with world-class artists touring globally

- Creative opportunities

- Flexibility over working hours and place of work

- Occasional travel and opportunities to attend concerts and events



How to Apply:
Please send your CV and address a short covering letter to Peter Phillips explaining why you're right for this role. The Tallis Scholars welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage early applications, as we may begin interviewing before the closing date. Interviews will be held in early September.

Contact details

tallisscholars@outlook.com

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in London,
hosted by The Southbank Centre, from 4-6 February 2026
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