Philharmonia Academy Programme Manager

Philharmonia Academy Programme Manager

Philharmonia Closing date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
London
  • Full time
  • £30k-£40k

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Job Summary

To deliver, evaluate, and develop the Philharmonia Fellowship programmes as part of the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Learning & Engagement Strategy across the Orchestra’s UK-wide residency locations.

Job Description

The Philharmonia Academy Programme Manager will manage our fellowship programmes aimed at preparing young and emerging musicians to enter the orchestral industry. This includes, but is not limited to; piloting the junior and managing the established professional Instrumental Fellowships, our work with composers, our work with conservatoires and higher education institutions, and alumni programmes.

Job Requirements

Skills and Qualifications
Five years' experience in youth music making settings
Experience managing or leading mentoring, training, or fellowship programmes across a range of ages
Experience of directly supporting fellows, trainees, and students studying music
Experience of working with musicians and workshops leaders;
Experience preparing and checking scores, parts, and programmes
Experience of budget management;
Experience of report writing;
Experience of event management, including some experience of liaising with technical providers and stage management;
Knowledge of standard office software and computer systems.
Knowledge of the school and HE landscape and options for aspiring professional musicians

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
Recruit for, manage, and evaluate the pilot phase of our Junior Instrumental Fellowship Programme
Manage and deliver the other above programmes
Lead the liaison between music hubs, families, students, and musicians for the junior program
Lead the liaison between fellows, musicians, and the orchestral operations team for the professional programme
Support relationship management with RAM/RCM and other HE institutions
Create and monitor budgets for above projects, as agreed with the DLOO
Monitor and evaluate the above projects and produce reports as needed
Ensure projects, as above, follow all departmental and organisational policies and processes including but not limited to: safeguarding, finance and health & safety.
Support and uphold the branding of the above programmes following direction from the Director of Marketing

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Philharmonia Academy Programme Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

Application Process
Email CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Subject: Philharmonia Academy Programme Manager
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026, midday
Interviews: Held w/c 16th November 2026