Artist Manager
Maestro Arts Closing date: Fri, 03 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Artist Manager is responsible for managing the career of a portfolio of artists, devising performing and recording strategy for them, and maintaining company relationships with promoters and any local agents, as appropriate, assessing their effectiveness regularly.
Artist Managers have overall responsibility for the work carried out on behalf of each artist, and for reflecting the Company strategy, with emphasis on creative partnerships and innovation in everything we do.
Key activities
To promote a portfolio of artists, consulting with them regularly concerning the progression of their careers
To manage their diaries
To negotiate fees and contractual arrangements for all engagements
To lead on maintaining biographies and homepages for these artists, in conjunction with Artist Administrators
To attend key events
To represent the company's full list of artists as appropriate
To work with the administrators responsible for these artists
To support the activities of the Company as far as is reasonably possible, when opportunities arise, by engaging the Company's own artists and through the creation of such opportunities
To represent the Company and its artists when travelling abroad
Any other duties the company may request you to do from time to time
Job Requirements
We are looking for an outstanding individual who shares our principles of artistic excellence and integrity in an arts world without borders. The successful candidate will:
Have proven experience (minimum of 3+ years) as an Artist Manager, or in a similar role within the classical music sector
Be highly organised, proactive, resourceful and a strong team player
Be persuasive, with the ability to build and sustain long-term working relationships
Have a strong knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts, in particular music
Have a proven track record of concept development
Be able to think creatively, act innovatively and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrate sound professional judgement and discretion
Be highly adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Additional European language skills would be an advantage
Job Responsibilities
To promote a portfolio of artists, consulting with them regularly concerning the progression of their careers
To manage their diaries
To negotiate fees and contractual arrangements for all engagements
To lead on maintaining biographies and homepages for these artists, in conjunction with Artist Administrators
To attend key events
To represent the company's full list of artists as appropriate
To work with the administrators responsible for these artists
To support the activities of the Company as far as is reasonably possible, when opportunities arise, by engaging the Company's own artists and through the creation of such opportunities
To represent the Company and its artists when travelling abroad
Any other duties the company may request you to do from time to time
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Artist Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 03 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Organisation: Maestro Arts
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV (including references) and a covering letter outlining your interest in Maestro Arts and the role, including how your experience and ideas align with our work, and a brief reflection on your approach to artist management, to Lucia Blagden at: [email protected].
Closing date: 3rd July, 12pm
Interviews: Interviews will be held during the weeks commencing 6th July 2026 and 13th July 2026. All interviews will take place in person at Somerset House, London.
Start date: End of August 2026
- Contact name: Lucia Blagden
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Maestro Arts
Maestro Arts is a visionary agency advocating the integration of multidisciplinary cultural endeavour. With strong foundations in classical music, we provide strategic career management and consultancy to world-class artists and organisations across the performing arts sector.
On 1 June 2023 we merged with Sulivan Sweetland, creating a mid-sized artist management company with increased flexibility and strength to support talent, deliver ambitious projects and further expand international reach.