Director of Community and Education

  • Contract
  • London

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra


Job Summary

The Director of Community and Education is responsible for devising and implementing RPO Resound, the orchestral community and education programme of the RPO, both nationally and internationally.

Job Description

The role is responsible for the operational and strategic planning of the year-round RPO Resound programme, acting as the overall producer and manager and leading on fundraising and working with the fundraising team to secure sufficient income to support the full programme of activities. It oversees the team members in the delivery of a high-quality programme of creative activities that respond to the specific needs of the communities it serves, and imaginatively connects participatory community and education work to the Orchestra’s concerts and residencies.

RPO Resound engages over 10,000 people a year with the Orchestra and its musicians through a diverse array of workshops, concerts, events and specialist projects. The programme encompasses a wide range of participants including stroke survivors, children and adults with learning difficulties, schoolchildren and prisoners.

Job Requirements

  • Proven track record of leading and delivering an innovative and wide-ranging participatory arts/culture programme at national or international level
  • Substantial experience of project managing, planning and producing community or educational activities, including large-scale events
  • Experience of working in a position of responsibility with children and young people and of working in other participatory settings including disability, older people, community and health
  • Experience of fundraising, writing applications and generating income to cover project costs
  • Experience of line management and an ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
  • Evidence of having collaborated with freelance artists and practitioners

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Director of Community and Education
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Director of Community and Education

Job: Director of Community and Education

Organisation: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Postcode: HA9 0GF

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