Concert & Venue Manager

The Royal College of Music is seeking to appoint a Concert & Venue Manager to join the busy Performance & Programming department. This is an opportunity to join a team that has responsibility for planning and organising all orchestral and large ensemble concerts at the RCM.

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.

Performance and Programming is at the centre of College life and the Concert & Venue Manager is a vital role within the team, liaising with almost every department of the College to ensure events run smoothly. The Concert & Venue Manager works very closely with the Orchestra Manager and the Orchestra Coordinator on the orchestral performance programme, setting-up rehearsals and stage managing the majority of large ensemble and orchestra concerts including Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble and New Perspectives. The role involves working with students, staff and professors along with visiting artists and conductors including Sakari Oramo, Antonio Pappano, Vasily Petrenko, Martyn Brabbins, Ryan Bancroft and Joana Carneiro. The Concert & Venue Manager also works closely with the venue hire team to facilitate external hires and stage manage external performances.

Job Requirements:

• The ability to understand the practical implications of a musical score, particularly with regard to instrumentation and stage layout
• Practical experience of stage managing concerts
• The ability to undertake work of a practical nature
• Experience of advance planning
• Exceptional level of accuracy and attention to detail

Job Responsibilities:

• Stage management of rehearsals and concerts
• Hire and preparation of instruments for performances
• Orchestra and large ensemble touring logistics
• Monitoring health and safety in performance venues
• Plan and deliver the annual Great Exhibitionists concert series

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is available from September.

To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to [email protected] CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.