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Concerts Manager, The Purcell School

  •  London
  •  Â£40k-50k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes December 2, 2024
  •  Emma Abrahamson
  •  recruitment@purcell-school.org
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an outstanding arts administrator to coordinate our concerts and events. The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Description

As part of a dynamic team in the music department, this is a rare opportunity to further a career in the arts. Previous post-holders have gone on to work with prestigious organisations in the arts, broadcasting and education sectors. If you are passionate about music and administration, have an excellent eye for detail, can demonstrate outstanding organisational and communication skills, and like working with young people, this could be the role for you. We offer a unique opportunity to work in an environment that is both a school and a professional concert promoter: we are a truly outstanding music school, and we have an ambitious and inspiring artistic programme. We give many performances every week in school and several times a year we appear at prestigious venues in London, around the UK and overseas. Some of the world's best musicians visit regularly to teach, perform or give masterclasses. You will enjoy a busy role with many varied responsibilities, interacting with colleagues, students and parents, eminent guest artists, and major arts venues. Your list of responsibilities will encompass everything that is required to stage any concert or event successfully and safely with young musicians. You will be confident about creating schedules and coordinating them. The ideal candidate will also have some experience of managing budgets, but this is not essential as training can be provided. You must be willing to work flexibly as the role involves attending concerts outside of normal working hours.

This is a full-time or part-time (0.8) post. Some home working within school holidays is possible.

Competitive salary according to the successful candidate's experience, with a contributory pension scheme. Further details are available on request.

We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date.

All support staff report to The Bursar.

Job Requirements

Essential

Proven outstanding administrative skills with at least 24 months experience, preferably in an arts environment

Strong written communication skills with an excellent eye for detail

Fluency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite with experience of SIMS or the ability to learn quickly.

Social media savvy

Experience of project planning and coordinating event/performances

An understanding of how schedules work and experience of managing the logistics for a concert (essential) and experience of managing budgets (desirable)

Desirable

Demonstrable knowledge of what is required for a classical, jazz and commercial music performance

Some experience of management in small teams

Formal understanding of classical, jazz or popular music and the music industry through a relevant qualification i.e Diploma/Degree of equivalent

Experience of marketing musical events

Job Responsibilities

With the Director of Music to conceive and deliver the School's Artistic Programme including:

Negotiate with concert venues

Secure bookings from external promoters

Manage national and international tours

Staff all major concerts and selected smaller events

Attend and oversee Programming meetings

Negotiate concert fees

Arrange and distribute staff and guest tickets

Ensure staff levels for all concerts

Visit new venues for future events

Work with Marketing on the effective promotion of concerts and events

Prepare health and safety risk assessments and EV1 H & S forms for concerts and tours

Manage concerts' budget

Line management of Concerts Assistant including:

Oversee lunchtime concert programmes

Oversee student presentation at major concerts

Maintain student biographies

Maintain concert records and calendars

Arrange transport and travel arrangements

Arrange performers' catering

Attend Music Department meeting

Such other appropriate duties as may be assigned

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How to Apply

Please download an application form from our website and submit with a covering letter to [email protected]

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