Description
Askonas Holt is one of the world’s leading arts management companies, specialising in the field of classical music. We represent internationally acclaimed conductors, singers, and instrumentalists, and we arrange tours for renowned orchestras, ensembles, and dance companies worldwide.
Our team is a welcoming group of passionate, experienced professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding projects in the arts sector.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join our Tours & Projects Department. This role involves delivering world-class tours for orchestras, ensembles, artist-led projects, and dance companies.
The Project Manager will collaborate with Touring Partners, oversee logistics, and take on special projects that involve production and technical elements. This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual with a passion for the performing arts to manage high-profile tours worldwide.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND LEARNING
- Developing and retaining strong relationships with Touring Partners, including advising on and developing touring strategy
- Planning, managing and executing successful tours, overseeing all logistics, contracts and budgets
- Leading on bespoke tours and projects incorporating production, staging and media elements
- Developing new initiatives, business and projects with both existing and new clients
- Negotiating and resolving complex agreements between stakeholders, providing creative solutions to challenges before and during tours
- Travelling extensively, as needed for tours and meetings, confidently managing all elements of tours on the road
- Handling a high-volume workload efficiently, managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously
- Coordinating with Assistant Project Managers and the wider team
- Contributing to company-wide initiatives and fostering a collaborative team environment
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU
- Proven experience in project management, selling and setting-up projects in the arts sector (orchestras, dance companies, venues or festivals) or related fields
- Ability to mange multiple clients and high workloads efficiently
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong crisis management skills and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Ability to confidently represent Askonas Holt and our Touring Partners globally
DESIRABLE
- Experience managing technical production elements (e.g. sound, lighting, staging)
- Foreign language skills