Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary

Due to growth and promotions within the department we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our busy Tours & Projects Department.

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

tour management: including accompanying orchestras and ensembles on tour, taking responsibility for the day-to-day logistics, and dealing with orchestra management, performers and local partners as appropriate
project logistics: responsible for producing the tour schedules including the arranging of group flights, hotels, buses, visas and work permits, and the delivery of schedules and itineraries as required
production and technical: responsible for co-ordinating all artistic and technical details for the tour between orchestra management, artists and venues / local partners
financial management: lead on monitoring tour budgets and controlling costs, completing withholding tax applications and producing a tour reconciliation at close of project
assisting with promotion and marketing support for projects
researching venues and promoters, and assisting with the setting-up of new projects
assisting with website administration duties

Job Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

have relevant experience working in arts administration, or in a related discipline
be confident to take a lead role in the production of complex projects, including the ability to co-ordinate high volumes of information
demonstrate a good sense of initiative, an ability to prioritise and to meet deadlines and to cope successfully with pressure situations
possess excellent communication skills, able to adapt to a variety of contexts
be a good team player, well-organised and motivated, with excellent communication skills, in writing and verbally
be willing to undertake significant international travel as an integral part of their duties
have a keen interest in the arts sector

Job Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

tour management: including accompanying orchestras and ensembles on tour, taking responsibility for the day-to-day logistics, and dealing with orchestra management, performers and local partners as appropriate
project logistics: responsible for producing the tour schedules including the arranging of group flights, hotels, buses, visas and work permits, and the delivery of schedules and itineraries as required
production and technical: responsible for co-ordinating all artistic and technical details for the tour between orchestra management, artists and venues / local partners
financial management: lead on monitoring tour budgets and controlling costs, completing withholding tax applications and producing a tour reconciliation at close of project
assisting with promotion and marketing support for projects
researching venues and promoters, and assisting with the setting-up of new projects
assisting with website administration duties

Job Overview

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Performing arts
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Assistant Project Manager

Organisation: Askonas Holt

Postcode: WC2R 1LA

How to Apply

Please visit the Careers page of our website to complete an application form by the closing date, 4 May 2026 at 5pm. We do not accept CVs.

Contact name: Kate Bursey
Contact email: [email protected]

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About Askonas Holt

Askonas Holt is one of the world’s leading arts management companies, specialising in the field of classical music.
Working all over the world, we nurture both established and emerging talent through personal, bespoke management,
as well as arranging international tours for the world’s leading orchestras and dance companies.
Throughout our long history, we have built our reputation on the care we devote to all aspects of artists’ careers, to our
relationships with promoters and venues across the