Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Closing date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

As the Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) concludes one of its most successful, complex and fulfilling seasons, we are looking to recruit a new team member to help the orchestra as we enter a period of growth and expansion.

Job Description

The Senior Planning Manager is a new role within ASMF to support the Executive Director, Performance & Planning on advance planning; generate work for the orchestra and manage recording projects; oversee the delivery of UK performances and projects, and support Marriner Projects and Fellowships.

Job Requirements

Significant experience in orchestral, ensemble, or performing arts administration, with a track record managing complex, simultaneous schedules and projects
Experience negotiating, analysing and writing contracts
Experience with budget setting and financial management
Experience managing commercial recording projects, including label liaison
Confident stakeholder management, liaising with venues, promoters, agents, and internal teams
Understanding of the technical and logistical requirements of orchestral performances
Line management experience
Experience working within a professional orchestra or comparable large ensemble is highly desirable, as well as setting and improving processes
Knowledge of MU/ABO industry agreements and freelance orchestral engagement practices is an advantage
Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends around performances and projects, and to travel as required

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Working with the Executive Director, Performance & Planning, and internal and external colleagues to:
Support and drive-forwards the planning of performances and projects, including costings, contracts, negotiations, stage plans and technical riders/requirements
Manage and co-ordinate advance schedule planning, including rehearsals for UK and non-UK projects
Proactively generate and deliver UK performance, partnership and commercial opportunities
Take responsibility for the delivery of UK performances and projects (including those attached to international tours)
Issue the monthly advance schedule (shared responsibility with Head of International Touring)
Manage commercial recording projects and enquiries
Manage the day-to-day St Martin-in-the-Fields relationship
Undertake budget setting, financial management and reconciliation for relevant projects
Support musicians and colleagues on the delivery of Marriner Projects, Fellowships, and o

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Planning Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Senior Planning Manager

Job: Senior Planning Manager

Organisation: Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Postcode: W1D 6AF

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a CV with covering letter to Tim Davy: [email protected]