Britten–Pears Young Artist Programme
Artist Development Co-ordinator – Vocal & Residencies
JOB DESCRIPTION
Aldeburgh Music’s (AM) activities encompass: a year-round performance programme
including the Aldeburgh Festival; professional development through the Britten–Pears Young
Artist Programme and Aldeburgh Residencies; education work with schools, prisons and the
wider community; and the management of Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
The Britten–Pears Young Artist Programme is the UK’s leading development programme
for emerging professional musicians, offering intensive instrumental, vocal and composition
short courses including: early music, ensemble, orchestral, opera, song, chamber music,
composition and new music.
Courses are led by international artists and are offered by audition to advanced students and
young professionals from all over the world.
All courses last for five to ten days and end with public performance, frequently forming part
of the Aldeburgh Festival and other major concert series. BBC broadcasts and CD
recordings are also possible. Opera courses last for several weeks and culminate in fullystaged productions.
Aldeburgh Residencies are designed to provide a unique opportunity for established
musicians and other artists to experiment, take risks, develop new skills and recharge
creative batteries. The creation and dissemination of exciting new work is at the heart of the
programme. In addition to the existing Aldeburgh Residencies we launched Open Space in
2013: With the generous support of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, this has created a
bespoke three year development and professional support programme for a number of
emerging ensemble and artist-led projects.
As of 2016, the Artist Development team consists of the following members of staff:
Artist Development Manager
Artist Development Vocal Administrator
Artist Development Residencies & Open Space Administrator
Artist Development Instrumental Administrator
Artist Development Instrumental Coordinator (fixed term contract)
Artist Development Vocal & Residencies Coordinator (fixed term contract)
Responsible to:
Artist Development Manager
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Coordinator provides support to the Artist Development team, in particular the Artist
Development administrators (Vocal and Residencies & Open Space)
This includes, but is not limited to, all vocal courses, Residencies & Open Space, Alumni
concerts, Aldeburgh Voices and Britten–Pears Baroque Orchestra.
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Key responsibilities:
The Artist Development Coordinator will act as team administrator:
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prepare team meeting agendas and minute meetings
deal with post invoices
record petty cash & credit card payments monthly
Administrative duties:
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maintain up to date records for projects, courses and residencies
respond to general enquiries in a helpful and timely manner
collate course and residency feedback material from all participants
compile documents, figures and feedback required for funding reports, as required
keep track of course and residency expenditure and update budgets as required
prepare artist contracts as required
source music and instruments as required and ensure they are returned on time
hire technical equipment in liaison with the technical department as necessary
compile and distribute information including course and residency packs, travel and
accommodation forms, schedules, personnel lists, masterclass packs and concert
programmes
compile biographies and headshots, proof-reading and editing where necessary
ensure that technical requirements and room set-up requirements are met for
activities and attend operations meeting if required
provide concert management assistance if required
liaise with the accommodation officer to book accommodation for young artists and
tutors in a timely and cost effective manner
book travel for participants, artists and tutors. This may include driving pool cars as
required
book catering for relevant courses and projects, including liaison with internal and
external caterers and purchase and serve additional refreshments if required
compile and maintain an accurate file on all Home Office documents including
passport scans & sponsorship forms & letters
support the annual application process including compiling information, booking
venues, distributing results, assisting with pre-application recruitment at UK colleges
and other cultivation recruitment as required
book rooms using the Artifax room-booking system as necessary
co-ordinate a social media and digital strategy in collaboration with the Artist
Development Co-ordinator, liaising with the Marketing and Communications team
input website updates for Open Space & Residencies, in collaboration with the
Residencies & Open Space Administrator
in collaboration with the Vocal Administrator, cover Aldeburgh Voices rehearsals as
necessary.
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Other
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Undertake administrative duties related to other Artist Development projects as
required and any other general duties which might reasonably be deemed to be
within the status of the job and appropriate to the post.
Person Specification
Essential
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love of music and interest in working in a performing environment
sound musical knowledge
excellent administrative and organisational skills
excellent verbal and written communication skills
excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels
ability to work as part of a team
a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
ability to remain calm when working under pressure and dealing with the public
full clean driving licence
a good standard of computer literacy
an efficient and courteous manner
flexible approach to working hours
a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
Desirable
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music degree or equivalent
an additional European language, ideally German and/or French or Italian
experience of working in a performing environment as a musician or staff member
customer relations experience
Terms and Conditions of Employment
This is a fixed term position until November 2016, ideally commencing November 2015.
Salary range:
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£16,000 - £18,000