Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager

Reports to:

Executive Director, Performance & Planning

As the Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) concludes one of its most successful, complex and fulfilling seasons, we are looking to recruit a new team member to help the orchestra as we enter a period of growth and expansion; driven by our ambition for our work, both at home and around the world, and the potential for a major transformational project to further grow and evolve the work of the orchestra

The Senior Planning Manager is a new role within ASMF to support the Executive Director, Performance & Planning on advance planning; generate work for the orchestra and manage recording projects; oversee the delivery of UK performances and projects, and support Marriner Projects and Fellowships.

• Working with the Executive Director, Performance & Planning, and internal and external colleagues to:
• Support and drive-forwards the planning of performances and projects, including costings, contracts, negotiations, stage plans and technical riders/requirements
• Manage and co-ordinate advance schedule planning, including rehearsals for UK and non-UK projects
• Proactively generate and deliver UK performance, partnership and commercial opportunities
• Take responsibility for the delivery of UK performances and projects (including those attached to international tours)
• Issue the monthly advance schedule (shared responsibility with Head of International Touring)
• Manage commercial recording projects and enquiries
• Manage the day-to-day St Martin-in-the-Fields relationship
• Undertake budget setting, financial management and reconciliation for relevant projects
• Support musicians and colleagues on the delivery of Marriner Projects, Fellowships, and other initiatives
• Line-manage the Performance & Projects Assistant

• To provide support to colleagues as required
• Liaise with members of the Academy management team to ensure co-ordination between performance & tour management, social purpose, development, marketing and PR initiatives as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

• Significant experience in orchestral, ensemble, or performing arts administration, with a track record managing complex, simultaneous schedules and projects
• Experience negotiating, analysing and writing contracts
• Experience with budget setting and financial management
• Experience managing commercial recording projects, including label liaison
• Confident stakeholder management, liaising with venues, promoters, agents, and internal teams
• Understanding of the technical and logistical requirements of orchestral performances
• Line management experience
• Experience working within a professional orchestra or comparable large ensemble is highly desirable, as well as setting and improving processes
• Knowledge of MU/ABO industry agreements and freelance orchestral engagement practices is an advantage
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends around performances and projects, and to travel as required

• Salary £ per annum
• 25 days holiday per year plus public holidays.
• Full time position with 3 months’ notice, first three months probationary.
• Enrolment in the Academy’s income protection plan and pension plan.
• Candidates must have existing right to work in the UK.