Philharmonia Academy Programme Manager United Kingdom | London Posted 07 Oct 2026 Admin jobs Education The Philharmonia Academy Programme Manager will manage our fellowship programmes aimed at preparing young and emerging musicians to enter the orchestral industry. This includes, but is not limited to; piloting the junior and managing the established professional Instrumental Fellowships, our work with composers, our work with conservatoires and higher education institutions, and alumni programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit for, manage, and evaluate the pilot phase of our Junior Instrumental Fellowship ProgrammeManage and deliver the other above programmes Lead the liaison between music hubs, families, students, and musicians for the junior programLead the liaison between fellows, musicians, and the orchestral operations team for the professional programmeSupport relationship management with RAM/RCM and other HE institutionsCreate and monitor budgets for above projects, as agreed with the DLOOMonitor and evaluate the above projects and produce reports as neededEnsure projects, as above, follow all departmental and organisational policies and processes including but not limited to: safeguarding, finance and health & safety. Support and uphold the branding of the above programmes following direction from the Director of MarketingEnsure the programmes are integrated into the artistic programming, maximising opportunities to collaborate across Philharmonia Orchestra departments and serves to strengthen key activity. Pro-actively support the Development department’s efforts to secure sponsorship and funding for programmes by assisting with the preparation of applications. Attend cross departmental and cross organisational events as required, acting as an advocate and ambassador for the Orchestra at external meetings and conferencesUndertake such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Orchestra
Skills and Qualifications
Five years’ experience in youth music making settings Experience managing or leading mentoring, training, or fellowship programmes across a range of agesExperience of directly supporting fellows, trainees, and students studying musicExperience of working with musicians and workshops leaders;Experience preparing and checking scores, parts, and programmesExperience of budget management;Experience of report writing; Experience of event management, including some experience of liaising with technical providers and stage management;Knowledge of standard office software and computer systems. Knowledge of the school and HE landscape and options for aspiring professional musicians Date closing: 11 Nov 2026 VISIT WEBSITE
