Concerts Manager, Royal Northern Sinfonia & Classical Programme

ABO; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead is hiring a Concerts Manager to deliver performances for Royal Northern Sinfonia and visiting orchestras. The role focuses on coordinating concert schedules, contracts, travel and logistics to ensure every performance runs smoothly.

You should have experience delivering classical music concerts, excellent organisational and communication skills, and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering classical music concerts or projects.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate concert schedules and contracts.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and event logistics.
• Ensure smooth performances across The Glasshouse and region.

Skills

Concerts management

Event logistics

Artist liaison

Job description

Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Friday 13th November 2026

Reports to: Director of Artistic Planning, Royal Northern Sinfonia & Classical Programme

Location: Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Working hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £33,945 per annum

Do you love classical music and have experience of bringing incredible performances to life?

Join our Classical team at The Glasshouse as Concerts Manager, helping deliver performances from Royal Northern Sinfonia, visiting orchestras and world-class musicians, both at The Glasshouse and across the region.

Working closely with artists, agents and colleagues, you’ll coordinate everything from concert schedules and contracts to travel, accommodation and event logistics, making sure every performance runs smoothly.

We’re looking for someone with experience delivering classical music concerts or projects, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to juggle a busy workload and find solutions under pressure. Experience working with orchestral musicians and international artists would be a bonus. You’ll also need a full UK driving licence and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

If you’re passionate about classical music and creating brilliant experiences for artists and audiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact details

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