Head of Music

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural venue in Scotland is seeking an ambitious Head of Music to provide artistic leadership. The role involves programming and delivering diverse music, managing bookings, contracts, and budgets, while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive programming experience, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to an inclusive and sustainable artistic vision.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in programming music across diverse genres.
• Strong understanding of the music landscape in the UK and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver ambitious and financially successful programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual music programme in line with artistic and commercial goals.
• Manage artist and event bookings, contracts, and budgets.
• Cultivate partnerships at local, national, and international levels.

Skills

Programming experience across multiple genres

Understanding of the UK and international music landscape

Sound commercial judgement

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

Job description

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall is seeking an ambitious, commercially astute Head of Music to provide artistic leadership for its programme at a pivotal moment in the organisation's development.

This senior role will play a key part in shaping the organisation's artistic profile, audience reach and financial sustainability. It is responsible for programming and delivering music across both venues, curating a high-quality, balanced and diverse offer spanning classical, contemporary and trad, plus comedy and light entertainment.

Reporting to the Director, the Head of Music will oversee the annual programme in line with agreed artistic and commercial goals. Their remit includes artist and event bookings, contract negotiation, budget management and the cultivation of productive partnerships at local, national and international levels.

The postholder will collaborate closely with colleagues across Development, Learning & Engagement, Marketing, Operations and Technical to ensure the smooth delivery of all programming. They will also act as a senior representative for the organisation, maintaining strong professional relationships with artists, agents, promoters, broadcasters and sector partners, while supporting commitments to inclusion, accessibility and environmental responsibility.

The successful candidate will bring extensive programming experience across multiple genres, a strong understanding of the UK and international music landscape, and a proven ability to deliver artistically ambitious and financially successful programmes. They will demonstrate sound commercial judgement, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Application process

To request a recruitment pack or to arrange a confidential, informal discussion before applying, please contact Christopher Glasgow, Director via Hayley-Marie Morris, Executive Assistant:

We will be pleased to set up a time to talk to you.

The closing date for applications is Friday 23 January.

First round interviews will be conducted on Monday 2 February in Perth.