Job Summary
Askonas Holt is one of the world’s leading arts management companies, specialising in the field of classical music. We represent many prestigious conductors, singers and instrumentalists with international careers, and arrange tours for orchestras, ensembles and dance companies all over the world.
Job Description
We are a welcoming and expanding team of talented, experienced and committed individuals with a passion for the arts and for creating projects.
Due to growth and promotions within the department, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our busy Tours & Projects Department. You will work as part of a team to deliver tours for a wide variety of orchestras & ensembles, artist-led projects, and dance companies.
Job Requirements
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU
* Relevant experience working in arts administration or in a related discipline
* Confidence to take a lead role in the production of complex projects, including the ability to co-ordinate high volumes of information
* Good sense of initiative, ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and cope successfully with pressure situations
* Excellent communication skills, able to adapt to a variety of contexts
* Good team player, well-organised and motivated, with excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally
* Willingness to undertake significant international travel as an integral part of the duties
* Keen interest in the arts sector
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
* Experience working on production, technical or staging aspects of music, dance, or theatre projects
* Foreign language skills are an advantage
Job Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
* Tour management: including accompanying orchestras and ensembles on tour, taking responsibility for the day-to-day logistics, and dealing with orchestra management, performers, and local partners as appropriate
* Project logistics: responsible for producing the tour schedules, including arranging group flights, hotels, buses, visas, and work permits, and delivering schedules and itineraries as required
* Production and technical: responsible for co-ordinating all artistic and technical details for the tour
* Financial management: lead on monitoring tour budgets and controlling costs, completing withholding tax applications, and producing a tour reconciliation at the close of the project
* Assisting with promotion and marketing support for projects
* Researching venues and promoters, and assisting with the setting-up of new projects
* Assisting with website administration duties
The salary for this role is £32,000 per annum. Office hours are 9.30-5.30pm, Mon-Friday.
We do not accept CVs; please complete an application on our website.
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