At a Glance
- Tasks: Support world-class opera singers and manage their schedules in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Intermusica, an award-winning agency inspiring artists in classical music.
- Benefits: Hybrid working policy, gain industry insights, and develop your career in artist management.
- Other info: Opportunity to attend concerts and industry events while building a diverse network.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team and make a real impact on artists' careers.
- Qualifications: Administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for classical music.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Develop your expertise to support the careers of the world's greatest opera singers. Leading artist management agency, Intermusica, is seeking a highly-organised, capable, and dependable Assistant Artist Manager to join our dynamic Vocal & Opera team, working from our London office. In a role where no two days are the same, you'll provide essential operational support to a roster of world-class artists, while also providing administrative support to Head of Vocal & Opera, Nathan Morrison. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with major international opera houses and gain insight into the strategic and logistical workings of a fast-paced, artist-focused team, providing the perfect stepping-stone to a long and fulfilling career in artist management.
ABOUT INTERMUSICA
Intermusica is an award-winning international classical music management agency. We seek not just to represent the world’s greatest artists, but to inspire them to new creative heights. We are constantly exploring what it means to bring classical music to life in the 21st century, driven by our key values: integrity, support, dynamism, and innovation. We offer imaginative, personalised management for over 150 world-class and emerging artists. Our first-class roster includes some of the most famous and respected artists, including singers Elīna Garanča, Sondra Radvanovsky, and SeokJong Baek. Founded in 1981 by Chief Executive Stephen Lumsden, Intermusica has a highly experienced workforce of 50 staff, operating from our headquarters in London, and offices in Berlin and New York.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Artist Administration
- Booking travel and accommodation for artists where required.
- Responsibility for visa and work permit arrangements.
- Keeping artists’ diaries (via online database) up-to-date, clear, and correct.
- Producing detailed schedules for artists.
- Initial checking and prompt processing of contracts.
- Producing financial paperwork promptly.
- Maintaining artist profiles on website.
- Providing general administrative support for the department and the Head of Vocal & Opera.
- Supporting other Artist Managers.
- Keeping abreast of developments in areas that might affect your work.
- Miscellaneous errands, such as attending visa centres for artists.
- Liaising with promoters for complimentary tickets.
Additional:
- Attend concerts and industry events on behalf of Intermusica as required.
- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of artists’ careers and the promoters that we deal with.
- Assist with general office admin.
Intermusica operates a hybrid home/office working policy.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required/essential:
- Graduate calibre with previous administrative experience, ideally in an arts/cultural organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Resilient and calm under pressure.
- An understanding of forward planning and the ability to manage scheduling challenges.
- Team player who builds trust by being solutions-focused.
- Works to deadlines and with an excellent eye for detail.
- Proactive and able to demonstrate a positive and flexible approach.
- Reliable, conscientious, and highly organised.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of classical music and opera.
Desirable:
- Previous experience organising international travel and managing diaries.
- Fluency or strong proficiency in a second language.
- Prior experience of Overture (agency software).
We are committed to improving equality and diversity within Intermusica and the wider classical music sector. We believe that more diverse teams foster greater creativity, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We ensure that the successful candidate is selected based on their relevant merits and that Intermusica staff are given equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
For any further questions on the role, please contact Pauline Fonfara at hr@intermusica.com.
Closing date: 23:59 GMT on 15 November 2026
First interviews: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th November 2026
Second interviews: Tuesday 1st December & Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Assistant Artist Manager - Vocal & Opera employer: INTERMUSICA
INTERMUSICA offers a unique opportunity to work closely with world-class artists and major international opera houses, providing essential operational support in a dynamic environment. The company fosters professional growth through hands-on experience in artist management, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about the arts. Employees can expect a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration.
