Planning and Artists Manager
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra £26,000-£28,000 dependent on experience Closing date 12 May 2025
Planning and Artists Manager
Hours: Full-time employment. To be worked within office hours and regular evening hours linked to
engagements.
Salary: £26,000-£28,500 dependent on experience
Location: Working from the BSO offices at the Lighthouse, Poole, Dorset.
This is a key role in the BSO’s Concerts team which runs the Orchestra’s full-time schedule of work based in the south west of England. The Orchestra’s work includes a 22-week main season of symphonic concerts, high profile engagements, a summer opera season at Grange Festival, chamber concerts, recordings and broadcasts, regional and occasional international touring.
The Planning and Artists Manager works closely with the Head of Concerts and Artistic Planning. The Manager’s three key areas of responsibility are:
• administration in support of planning the orchestra’s schedule
• the management of world class artists, principally conductors and soloists
• administrating the bi-annual Assistant Conductor competition
The BSO strives to offer a warm welcome to guest artists, to create the best possible working environment and a high standard of care. The Planning and Artists Manager plays a key role in achieving this.
The BSO is committed to improving equality, diversity and inclusion and values diversity in its workforce. We actively welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds currently underrepresented in the arts. For a recruitment pack, application form and more information about the BSO please visit https://bsolive.com/jobs/
To apply for this role please send a CV, Cover Letter and completed application form to Nicola Fulker at: nfulker@bsorchestra.co.uk by 1700 Monday 12 May 2025
For an informal chat about the role please email Heather Duncan at hduncan@bsorchestra.co.uk
01202644704
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
2 Seldown Lane
Poole
Hours: Full-time employment. To be worked within office hours and regular evening hours linked to
engagements.
Salary: £26,000-£28,500 dependent on experience
Location: Working from the BSO offices at the Lighthouse, Poole, Dorset.
This is a key role in the BSO’s Concerts team which runs the Orchestra’s full-time schedule of work based in the south west of England. The Orchestra’s work includes a 22-week main season of symphonic concerts, high profile engagements, a summer opera season at Grange Festival, chamber concerts, recordings and broadcasts, regional and occasional international touring.
The Planning and Artists Manager works closely with the Head of Concerts and Artistic Planning. The Manager’s three key areas of responsibility are:
• administration in support of planning the orchestra’s schedule
• the management of world class artists, principally conductors and soloists
• administrating the bi-annual Assistant Conductor competition
The BSO strives to offer a warm welcome to guest artists, to create the best possible working environment and a high standard of care. The Planning and Artists Manager plays a key role in achieving this.
The BSO is committed to improving equality, diversity and inclusion and values diversity in its workforce. We actively welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds currently underrepresented in the arts. For a recruitment pack, application form and more information about the BSO please visit https://bsolive.com/jobs/
To apply for this role please send a CV, Cover Letter and completed application form to Nicola Fulker at: nfulker@bsorchestra.co.uk by 1700 Monday 12 May 2025
For an informal chat about the role please email Heather Duncan at hduncan@bsorchestra.co.uk
Contact details
nfulker@bsorchestra.co.uk01202644704
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
2 Seldown Lane
Poole