Assistant Artist Manager

Association Of British Orchestras; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artistic organization in London is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an Artist Management role. You will provide essential support to artists, coordinating engagements, managing schedules, and assisting with promotional activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the arts. The salary is circa £30,000 per annum, with applications encouraged from diverse backgrounds. The application deadline is 23rd January 2026 at 5pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in artist management administration preferred.
• Passionate about creativity and the arts.
• Well-organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service artist engagements and manage travel and visas.
• Send accurate schedules to artists.
• Assist with backstage management during performances.
• Coordinate selling strategies with management.
• Update artist marketing materials and PR support.
• Process contracts and organize rehearsal schedules.
• Data entry tasks as required.

Skills

Administration experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work in Artist Management with amazing colleagues who will make sure you take your career to the next level. Previous experience in artist management administration is preferred.

What You Will Be Doing And Learning

• Service artist engagements from diary entry onward, including travel and visas where appropriate.
• Send accurate and timely schedules to our artists.
• Assist in management of performances; coordinating artist’s needs backstage and other promotional activities
• Assist with selling strategies in liaison with managerial team, negotiating fees and discussing programmes.
• Assist with website/PR support and updating artists’ marketing materials for their designated artist list
• Issuing and processing contracts
• Organise rehearsal schedules
• Data entry

What We Are Looking For From You

• Ideally previous administration experience within artist management
• Passionate about creativity and the arts
• Well-organised with strong attention to detail
• A keen problem solver
• Eager to learn from the team around you
• Ability to prioritise a workload
• Able to resolve tricky situations calmly and effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in an administration role

The application deadline is 23rd January 2026 at 5pm. The salary for the position is circa £30,000 per annum.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in the creative industries.

Contact details

[e-mail]
Askonas Holt
Strand
London