Director of the Gewandhaus
Gewandhaus zu Leipzig Closing date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Gewandhaus Orchestra - the oldest civic orchestra in the world - and the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig are among Europe's most significant cultural brands. From the 2028/29 season on, the City of Leipzig is seeking an experienced leader to further the artistic, organisational, and commercial development of the Gewandhaus, working closely with the Gewandhauskapellmeister and assuming overall responsibility for 185 musicians and around 90 staff across the other departments.
We are seeking an individual with extensive leadership experience in an internationally re-nowned cultural institution, strategic vision, commercial acumen, and a keen instinct for ar-tistic excellence.
This is one of the most attractive positions in the European cultural sector.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Director of the Gewandhaus
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026
- Location: International
How to Apply
Application deadline: 15 September 2026, midnight
Applications should be sent to:
[email protected]
- Contact name: Meike Schlicht
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Gewandhaus zu Leipzig
Gewandhaus zu Leipzig is responsible for the Gewandhaus Orchestra, one of the world's oldest and most renowned symphony orchestras.