Music Programme
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. Together we create projects which go beyond the standard live music experience, presenting music which hovers at the edges of classification.
We provide artists with bespoke development opportunities and invest in emerging talent through commissions. We are committed to an ambitious, creative, diverse, and distinctive programme
which showcases both local and international developments in the art form and is engaging and relevant to the multiple communities we serve.
Our concerts are open and accessible to all: there are discounted tickets to 14–25-year-olds through our Young Barbican scheme, while our Club Stage events offer young people a new route in.
The role
We’re looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Senior Production Manager to work closely with the Senior Producer and Production team to manage the pre-planning and operation of all Music activity and to deliver world-class events in the Concert Hall and associated areas, onsite and offsite.
The Senior Production Manager both plays a managerial role in the Production team, and communicates the operational needs of music events to all necessary and related internal departments, devising, reviewing and agreeing procedures with all concerned, to ensure a consistent delivery of the rental and own-promotion programmes in the Concert Hall.
The post holder will work in close co-operation with the Programmers, Technical Manager (Music events) and Senior Stage Manager to achieve the delivery of the Music programme to one international standard. They will also act as a key contact for the Resident Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and Barbican Music’s other Artistic Associates.
Line management and motivation of an experienced team of Production Managers is an integral part of the role, the ability to multitask, work under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills are vital. Weekend and evening work is required on occasions for this role.
Additional responsibilities encompass championing team systems, at a departmental and organisational level; designing, implementing and managing protocols and ways of working in order to ensure the consistency and quality of concert delivery.
The roles are event production focused rather than a technical production role.
Essential requirements:
- Excellent knowledge and interest in the arts, and in particular music (classical and contemporary).
- An extensive knowledge of the music industry, and a thorough understanding of all the creative processes of music-making.
- Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary arts venue, major music venue or an events company in an event production role.
- Extensive understanding of event production, stage and technical delivery.
- Excellent understanding and experience of working with the UK points-based visa system.
- Excellent level oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to communicate to diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills and ability to juggle conflicting needs and priorities of multiple stakeholders.
- Proven experience of line-management
- 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:
- Extensive event management and line management experience in a Concert Hall environment.
- Track record of stakeholder management and engagement and the ability to consult with, negotiate and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Good experience of managing complex budgets.
- Proven track record of complex project management.
- Experience of managing and developing staff, including setting and measuring objectives and managing performance.
- Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively across boundaries to achieve positive outcomes.
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
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification for the role please see the ‘Job Information Pack’
