Tours Manager | Arts Jobs

Job Summary

The Tours Manager is responsible for Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (RPCO) international tours as well as RPO Scotland and Ireland touring. The role leads the Tours team in planning for and delivery of projects.

Job Description

Liaise closely with concert promoters, agents, venues, travel providers and artists as necessary to ensure the successful planning and delivery of international tours and maintain the best possible relations with all key stakeholders
Lead on the delivery of major tours, managing the team on the ground and delegating support responsibilities to team members where appropriate
Lead on implementation of robust systems and processes across all international touring, identifying scope for streamlining and improving procedures
Ensure that tour schedules are prepared on a timely basis and with effective liaison with all relevant internal and external parties, including tour promoters, agents and venues

Job Requirements

Substantial proven experience in tour management in a similar capacity for an orchestra, ensemble, agency, promoter or venue including dealing with successive tour cycles and a track record of maintaining and improving tour practices;
Knowledge of international visa, tax and administrative issues;
Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy;
Excellent multi-tasking skills;
Excellent communication skills and the ability to converse with a wide range of stakeholders;
A good knowledge and understanding of the needs and requirements of the orchestra sector and orchestral repertoire;
Ability to problem-solve under pressure and to quickly identify solutions;
Ability to prioritise whilst also working across a range of demands on a daily basis;
Ability to work well both independently and as a team player;
Skilled at working to deadlines and the dissemination of information;

Job Responsibilities

Review the Orchestra's monthly booking schedules, prior to issue, making sure that all necessary information relating to any touring projects has been included by Team members.
Oversee updates to ArtsVision (the Orchestra's diary database) for details of all RPO and RPCO touring projects including tour schedule information, details of artists, repertoire, orchestrations, address book, and personnel details and relevant documentation for each project.
Set the tour itinerary parameters for team members to work towards, including financial budgets, travel schedules and logistics, load-ins/outs and set-up as well as sufficient and appropriate rehearsal times and venues. Ensure that quotes and bookings are obtained and approved in a timely manner.
Discuss and agree rehearsal orders and times with participating Artists, updating ArtsVision and relevant Team Members accordingly.
Oversee production of hotel and flight lists and other tour-related documents.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Tours Manager
Salary: £40k-£50k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Music
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Tours Manager

Organisation: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Postcode: HA9 0BP

How to Apply

Apply at our Breathe portal with a CV and cover letter
explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Contact name: Tom Philpott
Contact email: [email protected]

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About Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RPO) mission to enrich lives through orchestral experiences that are uncompromising in their excellence and inclusive in their appeal, places it at the forefront of music-making in the UK and internationally. Typically performing approximately 200 concerts a year and with a worldwide live and online audience of more than 60 million people, the Orchestra is proud to embrace a broad repertoire and reach a diverse audience.

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