Sheffield Programme Manager

Music in the Round


Job Description

This role is integral to Music in the Round, and manages our programme of concerts and events in Sheffield. The postholder will be passionate about chamber music and the ethos of Music in the Round, with our aim to bring people closer to the music. This role will continue our work to integrate a range of concerts performed and presented at the highest level, with learning and participatory work open to all, offering a truly ‘in the round’ approach to exploring and celebrating chamber music. We are looking for someone who is motivated, passionate and knowledgeable about music, with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our work, and a desire and ability to work collaboratively with a range of people and partners.

This role is advertised at 21 hours per week.

Job Requirements

  • a strong interest in classical music and contemporary music, particularly chamber music, and a willingness and interest to promote and programme other musical genres such as folk, jazz and non-Western classical traditions as well as the music of under-represented composers
  • excellent administrative and project management skills and the ability to hit the ground running, picking up an existing programme, maintaining and developing it
  • some experience of negotiating with agents, musicians and/or promoters
  • the ability to research and investigate potential opportunities for Music in the Round to present activity in more venues across the city, both income-generating and where a partner seeks to embed music-making deeper in their community through outreach activity and audience development
  • the ability to work collaboratively with the staff, members of Ensemble 360 and volunteers.

Please see the application pack linked below for a full person specification.

Job Responsibilities

  • Liaise with Ensemble 360 and the Head of Programmes to plan and programme concerts and events, in collaboration with the National programming team, providing information to artists and venues as required in a timely manner
  • Work with guest artists and their agents, alongside the Head of Programmes, to bring significant artists to Sheffield
  • Be the first point of contact for and liaise with Sheffield Theatres and other venues regarding programming, logistics (schedules, contracts, risk assessments) and other activity
  • Liaise with Ensemble 360 and Sheffield Theatres to programme and deliver concerts, in consultation with the Head of Programmes, and support our audience development objectives in Sheffield
  • Work with partners to identify and respond to potential opportunities in Sheffield, and support relations with local community arts and music organisations.

Please see the application pack linked below for a full role description.

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