Director of Artistic Programme and Planning

ABO; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABO invites applications for a Director of Artistic Programme and Planning to shape the future artistic life of our Orchestra, Choir and ensembles in Liverpool. You will lead an ambitious, coherent and financially sustainable strategy for concert programming, commissions, recordings, broadcast, tours, residencies and partnerships.

A collaborative, imaginative leader with an international network and a deep understanding of classical music, you will bring proven orchestral programming experience

Qualifications

• Experience in programming for orchestral concerts and ensembles.
• Ability to shape artistic strategy with financial sustainability.
• Strong collaborative leadership with international networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead an ambitious strategy for concert programming, commissions, recordings, broadcasts, tours, residencies and partnerships.
• Shape a coherent artistic life for the Orchestra, Choir and ensembles and engage audiences in Liverpool and beyond.

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Artistic Programme and Planning to shape the future artistic life of our Orchestra, Choir and ensembles. Working closely with our Chief Executive, musicians, titled and guest conductors, artistic planning colleagues and the wider Executive Team, the postholder will lead an ambitious, coherent and financially sustainable strategy for concert programming, commissions, recordings, broadcast, tours, residencies and partnerships. We are looking for a collaborative, imaginative, internationally connected and financially astute leader with a deep understanding of classical music, programming experience within an orchestral context, and the vision and practical judgement to engage audiences in Liverpool and beyond while strengthening our national and international profile.

Contact details

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Related information

• Download Director Of Artistic Programme And Planning Job Pack 2026

The next ABO conference will take place in Birmingham from 3-5 February 2027 .