City Music Foundation
- Job Title: Programme Manager
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Salary: £25k-£30k
(pro-rata) - Hours:
Part time - Artform: Music
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
City Music Foundation is a charity providing career development and project management to emerging professional musicians (mostly classical, some jazz), is seeking a part time Programme Manager to start immediately for a fixed term appointment in the first instance.
The role is wide ranging, with involvement in every stage of the development of our artists on the two year CMF Artist Programme. The post-holder will get to know the artists personally over this period, supporting them from the day they perform in their live audition through CMF recitals and external concerts, photoshoots, CD and video recordings, commissions and other projects. The Programme Manager will be directly involved in producing marketing materials and liaising with promoters, venues and festival directors, arranging contracts, negotiating fees, producing programmes and schedules, supporting and working with the CEO and other members of the team.
Experience in classical music management or administration is essential, and education in classical music to degree level is desirable, as well as excellent writing skills. Computer skills are required, including Microsoft programmes. The ability to edit websites and use design software is desirable. The appointee will need to be available to attend events which already have scheduled dates, including evenings. Communication is central to the role, face-to-face, by telephone and email, and the post-holder will need to be confident and effective in these skills. The work will be independent but supervised by the CMF team. Accuracy and attention to detail is a key requirement.
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and to work 16 to 20 hours a week in the first instance. This is a fixed term post for three months and would suit someone pursuing a career in classical music.
Job Requirements
Educational Attainment: degree level or beyond, university or conservatoire
Requirements:
Genuine, in-depth knowledge of and enthusiasm for classical music
Confident, outgoing and empathetic manner
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with ability to nurture relationships with artists as well as external stakeholders
Ability to manage a diverse and changing workload and to work well under pressure and flexibly if required
Ability to work autonomously whilst remaining a team player and communicating fully with colleagues
Attendance at CMF events helping with the physical work as required
Accurate IT skills, including Microsoft Office, website admin and design software
Create marketing and communications materials and develop PR strategies
Experience:
Previous employment in the music industry – artist management or administration
Experience of event management with professional musicians
Confident and articulate telephone manner
Excellent writing and proofreading
How to Apply
Please email with letter and CV including names of referees. The closing date is 23rd April at 23:59.
- Contact name: Clare Taylor
- Contact email: [email protected]
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