Our boundary-pushing Music programme is renowned for its range, ambition, and inclusivity. Alongside our partners, we provide some of the most exciting musical experiences in the capital, from dazzling classical concerts and opera to unique shows with leading contemporary artists, cutting-edge electronic creations, durational experiences, and cross-arts collaborations.
The role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join the Barbican Music team, to co-ordinate all aspects of pre-production and event management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Barbican productions to the highest technical and artistic standard, through competent and precise advanced planning, administration, communication, budgeting and the supervision of events. A working knowledge of event travel, hotels, backline, technical riders, staging, visas and FEU tax is required. Evening and weekend work is an integral part of the role.
This position will focus on music events of all genres of the Music programme in the Barbican Concert Hall and in off-site venues. To be successful in your application you will need an extensive and wide-ranging working knowledge of music, substantial experience in an event management role in a similar environment (multi-disciplinary arts venue, music festival or performing arts organisation) and a high level of interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills are also essential.
The ability to multitask, work under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Weekend and evening work is required in this role.
Please note this role is event production-focused and not a technical production role.
Essential requirements:
- Good knowledge and interest in the arts, and in particular music (contemporary and classical).
- Good knowledge of the music industry, and a thorough understanding of all the creative processes of music-making, both classical and contemporary.
- Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary arts venue, major music venue or an events company in an event production role.
- Proven event management experience in a Concert Hall environment.
- Proven understanding of event production, stage and technical delivery.
- Good understanding and experience of working with the UK points-based visa system.
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and Risk Assessments for live music events.
- Good understanding of FEU tax procedures.
- Good knowledge of production support systems e.g. Artifax and excellent IT skills.
You must be able to demonstrate:
- a track record of stakeholder management and the ability to consult with, negotiate and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
- an excellent level oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to communicate to a diverse group of stakeholders.
- a good level of facilitation and negotiation skills and ability to juggle conflicting needs and priorities of multiple stakeholders.
- excellent organisational skills.
- proven experience of managing complex budgets.
- proven track record of complex project management.
- an ability to work inclusively and collaboratively across boundaries to achieve positive outcomes.
For more details, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’.
What We Offer
- Barbican Membership
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Access to Barbican Centre discounts including offers at the Barbican Shop and hospitality outlets
- City Corporation staff benefits and discounts throughout the City of London, including at Tower Bridge, Guildhall Art Gallery and others
- Reciprocal entry to a number of galleries and museums across London
- Employee volunteering scheme (up to 2 days per year)
- A vibrant, creative, inclusive workplace at one of the world’s leading arts centres
