£25,700 - 28,980 (inclusive of London weighting)

The Barbican presents a contemporary music programme of unrivalled scope and ambition, working in partnership with its resident and associate ensembles and the Guildhall School of Music. They are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Barbican Music team, to assist the Contemporary Music Programmer by co-ordinating all aspects of programming, planning and delivery of the music programme. 

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for the contemporary programme function and manage the flow of information both externally and internally. Duties will include negotiating dates with artists and agents, liaising with the Barbican's resident and associate ensembles, working with internal departments (marketing, press, development, box office, finance and production), negotiating diary dates, drafting budgets and contracts, managing payments, and managing guest lists.

As well as being organised and efficient, the successful candidate will have a passion for music, excellent communication skills, a degree-level qualification in music (or equivalent knowledge), significant experience of working in arts administration (e.g. arts venue, music festival or performing arts organisation), and relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Closing date for applications is Monday 6 October

Interviews will be held week commencing 20 October 2014

Please see the Job information Pack.

Please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting ref BC472 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

To apply please visit the City of London Website.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community