Head of Music Programme

The Head of Music Programme‘s primary responsibility is to research and develop the Festival’s music programme guided by the Festival Director, and for the delivery of all musical elements of the Festival including planning and scheduling through to producing the final performances and managing the wider music team.
The International Festival’s regular music programme spans orchestral, chamber, traditional, folk and contemporary styles, as well staged opera and opera in concert.

Festival Director Nicola Benedetti’s vision is to create the deepest level of experience, through the highest quality of art, for the broadest possible audience. Innovations in the presentation of all music performances are key to this vision, and have commenced with the creation of an informal music venue at the Festival’s home The Hub, presenting beanbag concerts at the Usher Hall, and creating programmes that give insight into repertoire and the musicians that perform the music. This is an exciting time to join the Programme Department as we continue to explore and develop the possibilities offered by Nicola Benedetti’s vision for the Festival.

Job Responsibilities and Deliverables
• Programming
• Music Programming
• Festival Chorus
• Recording and Broadcast
• Financial
• Production
• Management

Salary: £50,000-60,000

Closing Date: 5/12/2025