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Head of Music (Maternity Cover), The Roundhouse Trust

  •  London
  •  £50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 2, 2025
  •  NA
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Job Summary

We are looking for a Head of Music (Maternity Cover) who will be responsible for leading the programming of music for the Roundhouse at both a strategic and operational level.

Job Description

The Role

The Head of Music is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for leading the programming of music for the Roundhouse at both a strategic and operational level.

The role leads the high-performing Commercial Music team (Senior Music Programmer, Music Event Manager and Music Events Coordinator), as well as working collaboratively with the Artistic and Youth Programming departments to create a dynamic and diverse music offer across the year for a wide range of audiences.

Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs.

Benefits:

  • 25 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing after 2 years service up to 30 days
  • Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Staff discount at our bar and caf
  • Complimentary staff tickets
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
  • Staff networks, forms and social groups

Job Requirements

As a music sector expert, you have proven success programming and booking a large scale venue or festival with high level contacts and networks in the music industry. The role requires extensive collaboration with External Promoters, Agents, and Artist Management, so you are known for exceptional account management with considerable experience of negotiating complex commercial contracts, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Leading a high-performing team, you have a commitment to people management, a strong team-working ethos coupled with a personal drive, and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.

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How to Apply

For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by 2nd November 2025 at midnight.

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