Talent Development Co-ordinator

Asian Arts Agency; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Arts Agency is seeking a Talent Development Coordinator to work with the Director on artist support programmes (Breaking Barriers and Emerge), creating new opportunities for South Asian musicians to develop their work in the music sector. You will collaborate with sector bodies, venues and studios while championing diversity and removing barriers for UK-based artists.

This southwest England-based role can be delivered remotely with weekly visits to the Bristol office.

Job description

We are looking for a new Talent Development Coordinatorto join the Asian Arts Agency team and work alongside the Director in developing and building on existing our artist support programmes (Breaking BarriersandEmerge) creating new opportunities for South Asian musicians to develop their work and careers in the music sector/industry and widening the Agency’s reach.

You will work with musicians at different stages in their careers, including musicians of international standing and emerging musicians stepping out on careers in the music industry.You will work with leading music sector bodies, venues and recording studios and with imaginative and inspiring individuals.

A strong commitment to creative diversity is essential as is a sound understanding of barriers South Asian musicians face; knowledge of how the live music circuit operate would be valuable. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with energy, drive, and imagination.

If you are committed to supporting UK-based South Asian musicians to develop their careers, and have a solid background in running and developing arts support projects including budgeting and administering programmes, this could be the role for you!

This is a southwest England-based position; it can be delivered remotely with weekly visits to the Agency’s Bristol office.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 15 September 9:30am