Education & Community Project Manager (maternity cover)

Education & Community Project Manager (maternity cover)

London Philharmonic Orchestra Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026

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

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Job Summary

This maternity cover role has a particular focus on managing and developing the LPO’s flagship Rising Talent programmes: the Future Firsts development programme, LPO Young Composers and LPO Junior Artists, including Junior Artists: Overture days.

Job Description

This maternity cover role has a particular focus on managing and developing the LPO's flagship Rising Talent programmes: the Future Firsts development programme, LPO Young Composers and LPO Junior Artists, including Junior Artists: Overture days. It would suit someone with interest and experience in supporting emerging professional artists, an understanding of orchestras, knowledge of music training pathways and commitment to equity and inclusion

Job Requirements

Passion for supporting emerging artists in music, and an understanding of pathways into the profession for orchestral players and composers
Significant experience of developing programmes within the music education/community sector
Knowledge of orchestras and classical music, and ability to read music
Understanding of current issues relating to diversity and inclusion within orchestral music and the arts
Experience of working with young people, and a commitment to Safeguarding
Evidence of successful project and partnership management skills
Experience of co-ordinating or supporting the management of professional performances
Ability to independently manage a busy workload maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
Experience of managing project budgets
Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people

Job Responsibilities

Develop the shape, content and programme of work in liaison with partner organisations and stakeholders.
Act as lead contact for Future Firsts, Young Composers and LPO Junior Artists participants (and Junior Artists' parents/carers), providing practical and pastoral support.
Identify and manage artistic teams according to the skills and experience required for each project.
Maintain excellent and supportive working relationships with animateurs, musicians, and external partners.
Actively manage sessions, events and performances on the ground. This will involve independently supervising groups of young people for certain projects.
Lead on recruitment processes for Rising Talent programmes, including (but not limited to) promotion, application process, auditions, communications.
Work closely with Southbank Centre to liaise over technical production requirements for performances,

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Education & Community Project Manager (maternity cover)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Education & Community Project Manager (maternity cover)

Job: Education & Community Project Manager (maternity cover)

Organisation: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Postcode: SE1 7TP

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