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Arts Management Training Scheme, Philharmonia

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 30, 2025
  •  Hannah Titmas
  •  philharmoniahr@thehrhub.co.uk
  • #Music
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Description

Job Summary

This two-year, full-time Arts Management Training Scheme offers successful applicants the opportunity to gain an in-depth insight into the operations and functions of a renowned symphony orchestra.

Job Description

Delivered across four key front-facing departments: Concerts, Marketing & Communications, Learning & Engagement and Development. Trainees complete four six-month rotations, each designed to build core skills, confidence, and knowledge of arts management in the four areas of orchestral operations.

This is a hands-on, structured training programme, ideal for early-career professionals, recent graduates seeking a career in the arts and cultural sector, or those with experience who wish to refocus and shift career.

Programme Features

  • Hands-on delivery of core aspects of orchestra activities
  • Work as a core member of collaborative teams, with on-the-job learning
  • One-to-one mentorship from senior staff in each department
  • Professional development workshops covering fundraising, budgeting, communications, and more
  • Networking opportunities within the arts sector

End-of-Scheme Outcome

  • Comprehensive understanding of arts management in an orchestral setting
  • A personalised career planning session with a senior member of staff
  • Potential internal role opportunities, depending on skills, areas of interest, and vacancies

Job Requirements

Person Specification

  • A passion for classical music and the arts
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Hands-on, positive and proactive attitude
  • Eagerness to learn and take initiative
  • Willingness to travel, dependent on orchestra travel and requirements
  • Flexibility to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to read music an advantage

Job Responsibilities

Programme Details

  • Location: The role will be based at our administrative office in Southwark, London SE1, with a minimum of three days a week in the office/in person. There will be travel within London on a frequent basis and to other UK (possibly international) locations
  • Reports to: Managers in each department
  • Contract type: Full-time, fixed term for two years
  • DBS: This role involves activity with children/vulnerable adults, as such, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard DBS check. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the outcome of this screening process
  • Eligibility to work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position
  • Hours: 9.30 - 17.30, Monday - Friday (35 hours per week) plus evening and weekend work as required

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How to Apply

No CV required. The Philharmonia is committed to creating a truly entry-level opportunity to arts management, so the recruitment process will be focused on responses to 4 questions sent to [email protected]
Please answer both of the following questions in no more than 500 words/one side of A4:
Why do you want to work for the Philharmonia and what skills do you think you could bring that make you stand out?
It is our mission to create the orchestral experience of the future. What does this look like to you?
Please answer two of the following questions in no more than 500 words/one side of A4:
If you had £10,000 and 6 months to create a project that improved access to Philharmonia concerts, what would you do and why?
You are given control of the social media channels, what would be the first three strands of content you would run and why?
You have been given the target to double the number of Philharmonia Friends over 12 mths. How would you look to achieve that?

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