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Production Coordinator, Lake District Music

  •  North West
  •  Â£25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes February 13, 2025
  •  Nick Hardisty (Executive Director)
  •  nick@ldsm.org.uk
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

After 4 years of growth, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and versatile Production Coordinator as we set our sights on an even-more ambitious new long-term strategy to reach more of our local communities.

Job Description

THE ROLE
This is a key role at the centre of LDM, working directly with the Executive Director to plan and organise Lake District Music's annual calendar of events. You will take a lead on critical logistics, often acting as the first port of call with suppliers, partners and artists, as well as being a senior member of the summer events team. As we look to expand our outreach with local schools in particular, you will be a central player supporting our visiting education team behind the scenes and helping to inspire Cumbria's youngest generation.

We have big plans for the future, and while the role is currently parttime, there is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate to make their mark and develop into a fulltime position.

If you are a self-starter, multi-skilled with prior experience in the arts or events world, then we would love to hear from you.

THE CANDIDATE
If you:
- love the great outdoors (the local Lake District scenery is amazing)
- are amazing a solving problems
- have experience of organising performances or education events
- love working with collaborators and are a welcoming and approachable point of contact for donors and volunteers alike
- are passionate about classical music and the arts
…then this is the job for you and we would love to hear from you!

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Relevant experience of running or supporting live performances or education events
  • Able to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional problem-solver, calm under pressure
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Approachable, welcoming, and able to energise a team of volunteers
  • Understands and demonstrates the value of customer service
  • Highly motivated and organised with a meticulous attention to detail

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of classical music to degree level or equivalent
  • Experience working with schools
  • Experience and knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices
  • Ability to use music notation
  • Interest in technology, photography, video editing

Job Responsibilities

PRODUCTION

  • Assist the Executive Director in day-to-day matters of artistic planning, including scheduling, budgeting, contracting and invoicing
  • Be the primary point of contact for our partner venues, making bookings and performing site visits where necessary
  • Apply for temporary event notices (TENs) and other necessary tasks for the smooth running of LDM's events
  • Liaise with artists and agents in preparation for public performances, overseeing transportation, accommodation and any work visa arrangements
  • Oversee Front of House responsibilities, including volunteers, during Lake District Music's spring concert series
  • Assist the Executive Director and freelance Production Manager in the day-to-day running of the summer music festival, taking a leading role in event management in particular alongside the seasonal events team
  • Act as primary liaison between local schools and visiting animateurs and musicians

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How to Apply

If you can imagine yourself joining the LDM team as our new Production Coordinator, please send a covering letter and CV outlining your experience and importantly how you meet the requirements of the role to [email protected].

Please include details of two referees alongside your CV, and make sure to clearly label these files with your name.

We would also be grateful if you could submit an online equal opportunities & diversity monitoring form (click here).

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 13 February 2025
FIRST INTERVIEWS: 18-20 February 2025 (by Zoom)
SECOND INTERVIEWS: 25-26 February 2025 (in Kendal)

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