Programme Manager, Communities

Irish Association of Youth Orchestras CLG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is seeking a full-time Programme Manager, Communities to lead its LSO Discovery programme. This role involves managing projects in community and health settings, requiring over five years of experience in the arts and knowledge of classical music. Responsibilities include project management, artist liaison, event delivery, and fundraising. The position offers a hybrid work model based at the Barbican Centre, with a salary range of £33,000–£36,000, and the closing date for applications is 12.00 pm on Friday, 08 May 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' relevant professional experience in an arts organisation.
• Experience managing participatory projects.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practice.
• Knowledge of classical music and orchestras.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across Early Years, Inclusive and Creative Health strands.
• Liaise with artists and partners.
• Deliver events and evaluate project outcomes.
• Support budgeting and marketing efforts.

Skills

Project management

Artist and partner liaison

Fundraising

Marketing support

Job description

The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is recruiting a Programme Manager, Communities to join LSO Discovery, its learning and community programme. The role supports strategic work in community and health settings, and at LSO St Luke’s, managing projects across Early Years, Inclusive and Creative Health strands. Responsibilities include project management, artist and partner liaison, event delivery, evaluation, budgeting, marketing support, and fundraising assistance.

Candidates require a minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience, preferably in an arts organisation, experience managing participatory projects, knowledge of safeguarding practice, and knowledge of classical music and orchestras.

The position is full-time and permanent, based at the Barbican Centre with hybrid working.

Salary: £33,000–£36,000.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 pm on Friday, 08 May 2026.
Interviews will be held on 11, 12 and 14 May 2026.