External Bookings Assistant

The Academy has one of the fullest and varied performance programmes of any conservatoire with events ranging from individual performance to full symphony orchestra, jazz, opera and musical theatre.

The Concerts Department is at the heart of all programming and performance activity and the hire services for our spaces and student musicians.
The Academy seeks to appoint an External Bookings Assistant to support the External Bookings Manager with the administration of the Academy’s External Bookings service and External Concert Series. The service runs all year round and as part of the Academy’s commitment to preparing our students for professional careers, manages requests and subsequent engagements from external sources who wish to book Academy students to perform at events.

This role engages with members of the public and student performers in the early stages of their careers, to ensure the success of around 500 external bookings per year.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills alongside well developed IT knowledge and the ability to balance a demanding workload. This role requires outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including an excellent telephone manner, with the confidence to prioritise effectively. You must also have a strong knowledge of classical music and jazz, a keen eye for detail, time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous experience of working in a music education or performing arts context is essential. Prior administrative experience gained within an professional arts organisation or customer facing role is desirable.