Programming Co-ordinator (Classical Music), Barbican
Full-time, Permanent position
Salary £26,640- £30,030 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting) dependent on skills and experience
Closing date: Midday, Friday 11th September 2015
1st Round Interviews: Thursday 24th September and Friday 25th September 2015
2nd Round interviews: w/c 28th September 2015
The Barbican presents a classical music programme of unrivalled scope and ambition, working in partnership with its resident and associate ensembles and the Guildhall School of Music. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Barbican Music team, to assist the Classical 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 classical 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.
For more information, please see the attached 'Job Information Pack' on the Barbican page.
To apply online please visit the City of London Jobs page via this link. Please note you will need to search for 'Programming Coordinator' to find the role, then click on 'apply'.
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) or email quoting reference BC528. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.