Head of Programming & Creative Producing
Quick answer
Philharmonia Orchestra is hiring a London-based, in-office senior Head of Programming & Creative Producing to lead the organization's artistic strategy, concert programming, and development of innovative performance formats.
- Role
- Head of Programming & Creative Producing
- Organization
- Philharmonia Orchestra
- Location
- Southbank Centre, London (with travel requirements)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Head of Programming & Creative Producing is a new senior leadership role at the Philharmonia Orchestra responsible for shaping and delivering the organization's artistic output. The role involves collaborating with the Executive team to develop concert programs, residencies, and digital projects while producing innovative performance formats to engage new audiences. The successful candidate will leverage deep industry relationships and an extensive knowledge of orchestral repertoire to lead strategic artistic initiatives and ensure the future viability of the orchestra.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver mainstage concert programmes in line with the artistic strategy.
- Produce non-standard orchestral projects, including film, gaming, and cross-genre collaborations.
- Oversee the recordings strategy for the Philharmonia own-label releases.
- Manage relationships with conductors, guest artists, agents, and publishers.
- Collaborate with internal departments including Marketing, Learning, and Development to support artistic goals.
What it takes
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in artistic planning or artist management.
- Demonstrable experience in creative programming at an advanced level.
- Proven track record of developing new, entrepreneurial performance projects.
- Extensive network within the international orchestral and music industry.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based at the Southbank Centre in London, with an expectation of travel to other venues in the UK and overseas as required.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required for this position?
Candidates must have 5-7 years of experience in artistic planning or artist management, extensive knowledge of orchestral repertoire, and a proven history of creative, entrepreneurial project development.
How do I apply for this job?
The provided job description does not include specific application instructions or a deadline.
How to apply
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