Britten Pears Arts is seeking an experienced classical music professional to support the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of its performance programme. Working closely with the Director, Music Programme, the role will help implement a new three-year planning framework across four annual seasons, including the Aldeburgh Festival, Summer at Snape, and Autumn/Christmas programmes.

The Programming Associate will act as a key link between producers, programme managers, artistic administration, artists, agents, and communications teams, ensuring effective planning, collaboration, and timely season launches. Responsibilities include supporting long-term programme development, progressing performance projects, coordinating information flow, streamlining administrative processes, liaising with artists and agents, and managing performance proposals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in classical music programming, production, and event delivery, alongside experience in long-term planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. They will possess excellent knowledge of classical music, an interest in new and cross-genre work, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed project execution.

Strong communication, organisational, networking, and relationship-management skills are essential, as is a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Experience working within producing or commissioning organisations and confidence using Microsoft 365 and arts management systems are highly valued.

This part-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's leading music organisations, helping shape artistic programmes that support artists, engage audiences, and advance the future of classical music. Regular attendance at Snape Maltings is expected to support collaboration and cross-organisational working.

This is a part-time position (0.6FTE), fixed term for one year, ending August 2027