Marketing Intern (September 2008 – March 2009). A hard-working candidate with good knowledge of the arts will be required to assist the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s flourishing marketing department in promoting over forty RPO concerts. Experience will be gained in direct marketing, print and design, new media and artist liaison.

The post is a full-time position, with additional time required for concert nights. This internship offers a valuable insight into the world of Arts Administration and a chance to work with an internationally-renowned orchestra. Expenses will be paid for the duration of the internship. C.V. and covering letter to be sent to Chris Evans, Head of Press and Marketing, 16 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R OQT.

The Royal College of Music is one of Britain’s leading conservatoires. It provides specialised musical education and professional training at the highest international level for performers and composers.

The College is now looking to recruit a Performance Co-ordinator who will work in the Performance Management department. Successful applicants will be joining a lively and creative team in an exciting working environment, and will work closely with students, professors and visiting artists.
This post involves stage-managing performances organised by Performance Management, setting up venues for rehearsals, and co-ordinating the use of performance spaces, as well as managing the disposal and use of college instruments.

Experience as a stage-manager and a working knowledge of orchestral and ensemble set-ups is essential combined with the ability to balance a number of different tasks and to work as part of a team.
Interest in and knowledge of classical music within higher education is important.

Salary £27,738 - £31,625.

For further details and an application form see the RCM website at www.rcm.ac.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned to Tara Rudman, Human Resources Administrator, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS or trudman@rcm.ac.uk.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 18 July 2008
Interviews will be held on 23 July 2008

The Royal College of Music is an equal opportunities employer.

Monteverdi Choir & Orchestra is a not-for-profit organisation managing the concert performances of The Monteverdi Choir, The English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, conducted by Sir John Eliot Gardiner. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and pro-active individual for full-time employment to manage our fundraising activities.

The post-holder is expected to have exceptional organisational skills and at least three years experience in fundraising areas such as events, corporate, major donors, trusts and foundations and committed giving. Track record of achievement in generating new income is essential and experience in international art organisation or events preferred. Second language is an advantage. Salary from £30,000 per annum, according to experience.

We are looking for an exceptional marketing professional (reporting to the Chief Executive) to join our dedicated and close-knit team, at an exciting point in Britten Sinfonia’s development. Britten Sinfonia is recognised as one of the most distinctive orchestras in the UK with an international reputation for wide-ranging and inventive programmes with world-class performances. Winners of the 2007 Royal Philharmonic Society Ensemble Award, Britten Sinfonia has recently expanded its team, founded an integrated Creative Learning programme, and is about to launch its own record label. Current guest soloists, composers and conductors include Joanna MacGregor, Michael Clark Company, Mark Padmore, Dhafer Youssef, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Paul Lewis, Imogen Cooper, and Polyphony.

Our aim over the next three years is to develop the brand internationally and we are looking for a dynamic marketing leader to help us achieve this. The role requires vision, commitment and a strong portfolio of experience across the full marketing mix. Ideally you’ll have a broad knowledge of music, especially orchestral repertoire. We’re especially interested in hearing from candidates with experience of web and e-marketing and a strong understanding of brand. Please see the website for application details - www.brittensinfonia.co.uk

Base: London At the BBC we’re serious about learning, and nowhere more so than at the BBC Concert Orchestra. With regular performances in London, Watford and throughout the UK, as well as radio and TV broadcasts and at the Proms, the UK’s most musically diverse orchestra appeals to people from all walks of life. Through our innovative Learning programme people of all ages discover, perform and create music with our players and associate artists.

You’ll help the Learning Manager with the planning and administration connected to key projects. From attending concerts and workshops to organising our project archive, you’ll keep things well co-ordinated. You’ll also update our website, liaise with production teams and build relationships with musicians together with participants. This is an exciting setting, and you’ll need to share our passion for orchestral outreach work. What’s more, you’ll have a solid background in music and school and community music making, supported by experience managing live music events. You’ll also have effective communication and administration skills. A CRB disclosure certificate will be required for the successful applicant.

You can apply for this role and learn about how we do things at the BBC, by visiting http://jobs.bbc.co.uk/fe/tpl_bbc01.asp?newms=jj&id=22689&aid=15214 Alternatively, please call 0870 333 1330.Textphone 02890 328 478.Ceefax page 696.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is looking for a flexible, part-time employee (3 days per week, although some flexibility may be possible) to manage the office’s IT systems.
This is a small, very busy arts office, and involves giving day to day, sympathetic assistance to staff with a broad range of IT skill-levels, as well as managing and developing the systems that allow them to maintain their efficiency.
The ideal candidate would be working towards Microsoft certification, such as an MCSE.

For full information and a job description please go to www.philharmonia.co.uk/moreabouttheorchestra/vacancies

The Royal Academy of Music is seeking applications for the new role of Concerts Assistant, part of the Concerts Department team which is at the heart of performance activities at the Academy. The Concerts Assistant is responsible for the sourcing of information and timely and accurate production of concert programmes. The role also encompasses the responsibility for the collection and submission of data to the Performing Right Society and provides administrative support for the Head of Events in the running of the Academy’s performance programme.

With a degree in music or equivalent you will have a thorough knowledge of a wide range of music and instruments as well as strong communication skills including a strong competence in written English. With previous administrative experience in a similarly busy role, you will demonstrate an ability to prioritise and solve problems while showing a thorough attention to detail. This is a full time position of 32.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Fixed term, initially for twelve months with a salary in the range £19,320 - £22,824 per annum inclusive.

A full recruitment pack for this vacancy can be downloaded from www.ram.ac.uk/jobs. If you do not have Internet access, please write to Isobel Palmer, HR Assistant, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT quoting reference 08/013. Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Monday 7th July 2008. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 22nd July 2008.

The Royal Academy of Music is seeking applications for the role of Concerts and Prizes Administrator to cover maternity leave - fixed term for twelve months. The role sits within the Concerts Department which is at the heart of performance activities at the Academy.

The Concerts and Prizes Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficient programming and administration of lunchtime and early evening concerts, including production of programmes, booking of assessors and collation of marks. The post holder is also responsible for the administration of the Academy’s internal and intercollegiate competitions, ensuring that all competitions are managed in a way that complies with the rules and regulations and the funding constraints, in addition to the wishes of donors and sponsors. With a degree in music or equivalent and a thorough knowledge of a wide range of music and instruments, you will also have previous arts administration experience gained in a similarly busy and challenging role. This is a pressured role due to the sheer number of events and the complexity of scheduling. Regular evening work may be required as some competitions will take place in the evening. Salary in the range £22,271 - £26,563 per annum inclusive.

A full recruitment pack for this vacancy can be downloaded from www.ram.ac.uk/jobs. If you do not have Internet access, please write to Isobel Palmer, HR Assistant, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT quoting reference 08/014. Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Monday 7th July 2008. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 29th July 2008.

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is seeking a Marketing and Development Intern to work with two busy teams at an exciting stage in the orchestra’s development. This is an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to gain experience of these sectors within arts administration. The role serves as an excellent springboard to a career in the arts, with past holders of internship posts at the OAE having gone on to work with organisations including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Sinfonietta and Tate.

Commencing in July 2008, the post holder will join the OAE at a crucial time in the orchestra’s life with our move to our new Headquarters at Kings Place, and will play a vital role in the work of both the Marketing and Development teams. For more information visit www.oae.co.uk.