Concerts Manager, Royal Northern Sinfonia & Classical Programme

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead is seeking a Concerts Manager to lead classical programming with Royal Northern Sinfonia and visiting orchestras. You will work with artists, agents and staff to plan schedules, book travel and accommodation, negotiate contracts, and coordinate production elements across The Glasshouse and the region.

You should have experience delivering classical concerts or projects, superb organisation and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering classical music concerts or projects.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle a busy workload and find solutions under pressure.
• Experience working with orchestral musicians and international artists would be a bonus.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate concert schedules and contracts.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for artists and crew.
• Oversee event logistics to ensure performances run smoothly.
• Liaise with artists, agents and colleagues across venues.
• Work across The Glasshouse and the region to deliver high-quality performances.

Skills

Concerts management

Event logistics

Vendor coordination

Scheduling

Job description

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!