Concert & Venue Manager United Kingdom | London Posted 16 Jul 2026 Admin jobs Production 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.
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 including performances by Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Orchestra, New Perspectives, Jazz Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble. This role involves working closely with students, staff, professors and orchestral musicians.
Key duties include:
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
We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
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 reference number: 310-26
Closing date: 9am Monday 10 August 2026 Date closing: 10 Aug 2026 VISIT WEBSITE
