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We are always looking for creative and motivated people from a wide variety of backgrounds to employ.
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Current Vacancies
Chief Executive
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society is one of the UK’s most important music organisations, reaching over 500,000 people each year through live performance and participative opportunities, and millions more online. Its work encompasses the world-renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, an annual programme of over 400 concerts and events in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic’s Youth Company and an extensive music learning and outreach offer.
We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Chief Executive to lead the organisation into the next phase of its development, devising and implementing ambitious artistic and business strategies that positively impact the community and city, providing inspirational leadership to the Executive Team, staff and musicians, and representing the organisation locally, nationally and internationally.
For further information about the role and how to apply, please download an information pack from https://www.aeminternational.co.uk/current-opportunities
The deadline for application is Friday 29 November at 5pm.
Director of Audiences
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the UK’s most important music organisations, reaching over 500,000 people annually through its live and participative work, plus millions more online. Its work encompasses the world-renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, a diverse programme of over 400 concerts and events each year in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and The Music Room, our Youth Company and an extensive music learning and outreach programme.
We are currently recruiting a Director of Audiences to develop and deliver Liverpool Philharmonic’s marketing, audience development, brand and communications strategy. Serving on the senior Executive Team, the postholder will work with colleagues on the overall strategic and business direction of the organisation.
We are seeking a candidate with a successful track record in a senior marketing role in a large-scale arts or creative organisation, who can take a long-term strategic approach to our marketing and communications and who can lead and inspire the team to deliver successfully against ambitious targets.
For further information about the role and how to apply, please download and information pack from https://www.aeminternational.co.uk/current-opportunities
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 27 November at 5pm.
Head of Marketing
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the UK’s most important music organisations, reaching over 500,000 people annually through its live and participative work, and millions more online. Its work encompasses the world-renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, a diverse programme of over 400 concerts and events each year in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and The Music Room, our Youth Company and an extensive music learning and outreach programme.
We are currently recruiting a Head of Marketing to maximise event income and increase participation in Liverpool Philharmonic’s programmes and activities. Leading a busy Marketing team, the postholder will work to continuously improve marketing processes, developing and delivering ambitious marketing and sales plans across several platforms, and leading the organisation’s audience development strategy to attract and retain new customers from across our communities.
We are seeking a confident and pragmatic candidate with a successful track record in marketing management and a close understanding of performing arts and/or events marketing, who will use their knowledge of classical music to devise and implement innovative marketing strategies and deliver against ambitious targets.
For further information about the role and how to apply, please download an information pack from https://www.aeminternational.co.uk/current-opportunities
The deadline for application is Wednesday 27 November at 5pm.
Head of Trusts and Foundations
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the UK’s most important music organisations, reaching over 500,000 people annually through its live and participative work, and millions more online. Its work encompasses the world-renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, a diverse programme of over 400 concerts and events each year in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and The Music Room, our Youth Company and an extensive music learning and outreach programme.
We are currently recruiting a Head of Trusts and Foundations who will raise essential funds to support Liverpool Philharmonic’s extensive and renowned Music and Health and youth music-making initiatives, as well as other concerts, commissions and projects. Working within a busy Development team, the postholder will develop and deliver a strategy to drive income from trusts and foundations, maintaining strong relationships with current funders and partners, and identifying opportunities to secure new funding. You will create compelling proposals and reports, persuasively communicating Liverpool Philharmonic’s impact to local, national and international funding bodies.
We are seeking a self-motivated candidate with a track record in securing significant grants. A strong project manager, you will use experience of financial reporting and data analysis, combined with a genuine passion for the work Liverpool Philharmonic does, to successfully build upon the organisation’s income and the work we are able to carry out.
View the information pack here
Closing date for applications: 13 November 2024
Speculative CVs
Please note we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs for vacancies, internships or work experience placements. You should apply for any current vacancies directly through the online application process for a particular job if you feel your skills and experience match the specific role.
Liverpool Philharmonic offers a structured work experience program for members of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company , and we do not take on ad hoc work experience students.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to striving to represent modern Britain in all its diversity. Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. In seeking to be representative of the Liverpool city region, applications from members of minority ethnic groups are particularly welcome as they are currently underrepresented within the creative industry. The appointment will be made on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process.