Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised as we were ranked the global top institution for performing arts in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The RCM is looking to appoint a Concert & Venue Manager in a vital role in the Performance and Programming team. Performance and Programming is responsible for planning and organising all concerts at the RCM, from solo recitals through to full Symphony Orchestra concerts. The successful applicant will be joining a highly creative team in an exciting working environment, and will work closely with students, professors and visiting conductors. The RCM has one of the richest and busiest performance programmes of any conservatoire and the Concert & Venue Manager will be responsible for planning the set-up of spaces for rehearsals and concerts and managing all concerts performed by orchestras and large ensembles.

Duties will include regular liaison with many internal and external contacts to ensure the effective planning of concerts and events including working closely with the Venue Hire team on external performances. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of orchestral set-ups and practical experience of stage-managing large concerts. The role requires an ability to work proactively, flexibly and creatively on a variety of different tasks and we are looking for someone with a high level of attention to detail and communication skills.

Applicant Information Pack

How to apply

For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.

To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:

1. Application Form
2. Equal Opportunities Form

Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.

If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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