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Closing date: 17th February 2025 at 9amSalary: £26,000–£28,000 depending on experienceHours: 9.30am–5.30pm Monday–Friday, plus projects as necessary (some evenings/weekends)&nbsp;This is a great opportunity for a dedicated, organised person with a passion for musical inclusion to develop their skills and contribute towards sharing the power of music with people from all walks of life.&nbsp;The London Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking an Education &amp; Community Co-ordinator, to support the work of the Education &amp; Community Department in all areas, providing efficient administrative support, as well as practical, hands-on support at projects and events.The post-holder would join the LPO’s friendly and supportive Education team of four, and would also develop strong relationships with LPO musicians, workshop leaders and project participants. The role would suit someone with excellent people skills and empathy as well as common sense, systematic thinking and a strong eye for detail.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Under the guidance of the Education &amp; Community Project Managers, co-ordinate project logistics including player fixing and payments within agreed timescales, and produce associated paperwork</li><li>Actively staff and oversee workshops and other project sessions on the ground, dealing with logistics, supporting relationships, and assessing quality of project content. This will involve independently supervising groups of young people or vulnerable adult participants for certain projects</li><li>Be the first point of contact for participants/parents/carers on certain projects (e.g. Overture, Open Sound Ensemble) under guidance of Project Managers</li><li>On the ground support on department-based performance days, which could include co-ordinating free front-of-house activities, cueing slideshows, stewarding artists/young performers backstage</li><li>Support recruitment and auditions processes for the LPO’s Rising Talent programmes (Foyle Future Firsts, LPO Young Composers, LPO Junior Artists and Overture days)</li><li>Co-ordinate communications with schools, and booking processes for our popular BrightSparks schools’ concerts</li><li>Support the production of written and AV learning resources and concert Keynote presentations</li><li>Take the lead on smaller, one-off projects or engagements that connect with the Education &amp; Community programme, e.g. Q&amp;As with LPO musicians</li><li>Maintain an accurate record of expenditure within programme budgets</li><li>Contribute to risk assessments and work within the LPO’s safeguarding and health &amp; safety policies, administrate DBS checks</li><li>Support Child Performance Licence and BOPA applications when required</li><li>Maintain excellent and supportive working relationships with animateurs, LPO musicians, and external partners</li><li>Support the creation of recruitment and publicity material for the LPO’s Education &amp; Community projects, and co-ordinate mailings</li><li>Update Education &amp; Community content on the LPO website and work with Marketing colleagues to use social media to promote Education events and document projects</li><li>Support monitoring and evaluation procedures, including personally assessing projects in a workshop context, writing summaries of sessions attended and collecting and collating statistical data, contributing to evaluation reports</li><li>Contribute to the overall development of the Education &amp; Community programme for the Orchestra</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Demonstrable experience of working on music projects in an education/community setting</li><li>An interest in orchestral music, and the ability to follow a musical score</li><li>Evidence of successful project administrative skills</li><li>Ability to independently manage a busy workload (in and out of the office) and keep to deadlines, maintaining meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work both as part of a team and independently</li><li>Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people – musicians and other artists, educators, consultants, project participants – and with colleagues, both in writing and verbally</li><li>Experience of working in a workshop environment</li><li>A desire to improve working systems and project content</li><li>A strong commitment to music education and music in the community, and desire to support the development of orchestral musicians in this context</li><li>Awareness of current issues relating to equity, diversity and inclusion within orchestral music and the arts in general and a commitment to embedding inclusivity in all areas of work</li><li>Knowledge and practical experience of issues relating to the safeguarding of young people and adults at risk</li><li>Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office, and open to learning new programmes</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with disabled participants, or participants with Special Educational Needs</li><li>Experience of working with children and young people</li><li>Experience of working on talent development schemes in the music sector</li><li>Experience of recording expenditure in a project budget</li><li>Knowledge of current practice within the formal music education sector and national initiatives</li><li>Practical understanding of the workings of a large symphonic ensemble</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe InDesign&nbsp;</li></ul>The successful applicant will be required to receive a clear enhanced DBS check. Please note that manual handling is involved in the role.&nbsp;We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, recognising that we are stronger as a diverse team bringing a range of lived experiences to our goals of sharing the wonder of orchestral music.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Education & community co-ordinator

Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025 at 5.30pmSalary: £25,750Location: Based at the LSO’s offices at the Barbican Centre, with the option to work remotely for up to two days per week.&nbsp;This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the first step into the world of arts administration, and fundraising in particular, as part of a 12-month placement.&nbsp;The London Symphony Orchestra was established in 1904, as one of the first orchestras shaped by its musicians. Since then, generations of remarkable talents have built the LSO’s reputation for uncompromising quality, and inspirational repertoires.The role will offer an opportunity to work across the whole of the LSO’s Development department, gaining experience in all areas of the team’s work, including Individual Giving, Corporate fundraising, Events, and Trust &amp; Foundations fundraising.&nbsp;Key responsibilitiesProject assistance and support<ul><li>Learn and assist with the administration of membership schemes and the delivery of membership benefits, including ticket bookings, production of guest lists, general preparation for concerts, donor correspondence, data management and financial processing.&nbsp;</li><li>Learn and support with events for the Development team’s fundraising, including events for current donors and cultivation events to draw in prospective donors, through assisting in the planning, delivery, and administration processes.</li><li>Opportunity to project manage specific activities as placement progresses.&nbsp;</li><li>Learn and assist with correspondence and mailings across the Development team.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Undertaking evening and occasional weekend concert duty, supporting Development hosting and events at the Barbican and occasionally elsewhere.</li><li>Learn and maintain accurate donor and corporate details using the Raiser's Edge database.&nbsp;</li><li>Assisting with other department activities as required.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will gain from the placement<ul><li>An understanding of the working of a charity and fundraising systems, strategies, and practices.</li><li>Understanding of how to operate as part of a team in a professional environment, including time management and organisational skills.</li><li>Developing and practicing administrative and communication skills required across any professional working environment.</li><li>Direct experience engaging with a cross-section of donors, sponsors, fundraisers, and wider arts administration teams.</li><li>Working with professional artists, particularly orchestral musicians.</li><li>Knowledge of planning and management software including fundraising databases for the performing arts, design software and diary management programmes.</li><li>Continued feedback on your progress and opportunities to reflect on learning and future interests.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A strong interest in fundraising and relationship management.</li><li>Excellent organisation and administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to plan effectively, setting up and maintaining systems to make best use of time and resources.</li><li>Ability to work effectively both under own initiative and within a team.</li><li>Flexible attitude to work – prepared to help with other department tasks where necessary and to work on evenings and weekends as required.</li><li>An enthusiastic, ambitious and friendly attitude.</li><li>An enthusiasm for music or the arts.</li></ul>&nbsp;We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the LSO.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London Symphony Orchestra

Development assistant

Closing date: 10am on 20th February 2025Contract: Full-time, permanent. We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;Salary: Starting at £26,000 to £29,000 per annum&nbsp;Join the Book Festival’s high-performing Development (fundraising) team for an exciting chance to make a significant impact as sponsorship &amp; partnerships officer.&nbsp;You will be responsible for managing an agreed portfolio of cash and in-kind sponsors and partners, working with internal teams to ensure agreed benefits are successfully delivered, persuading previous partners to come on board each year, and prospecting for new organisations for the Book Festival to approach.This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain a broad range of sponsorship and partnership experience, driving growth within the supportive structure of an highly experienced team, as we innovate and develop our sponsorship offer to respond to the needs of our organisational ambitions.&nbsp;Key responsibilities&nbsp;Account managementManage an agreed portfolio of cash and in-kind sponsors and partners up to a value or circa £10,000 – maintaining close, communicative and highly responsive relationships, and aiming where possible to increase value from year to year.<ul><li>Act as the driving force behind internal operations, logistics, and coordination of sponsorship at the Book Festival to ensure its effective and timely management throughout the annual festival cycle.</li><li>Play a key role in the coordination and successful delivery of sponsorship benefits including hospitality, ticket allocation, branding, marketing, sampling and presence on site.</li></ul>New business / Sales<ul><li>Proactive research into relevant brands and new corporate prospects that reflect the values, ethos and aims of the Book Festival.</li><li>Targeted approaches to researched prospects to secure meetings and develop relationships.</li><li>Maintain the prospect pipeline with accurate record-keeping relating to prospects and approaches made.</li><li>Develop innovative, attractive, well-researched proposals, funding applications and overview documents for prospective and returning sponsors and supporters.</li><li>Assist the Sponsorship &amp; Partnerships Manager and Development Director with approaches where required.</li></ul>Wider fundraising&nbsp;Maintain Book Festival databases, systems and resources to support the smooth delivery of sponsor relationships and benefits, and to maximise income.<ul><li>Support the delivery of a year-round programme of cultivation and stewardship activities and events for sponsors and prospective supporters.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records of sponsorship expenditure and ensuring all Book Festival sponsors are invoiced correctly.</li><li>Support the Sponsorship &amp; Partnerships Manager with annual ethics and risk assessments for all returning sponsors, as well as key prospects.</li><li>Assist the Sponsorship &amp; Partnerships Manager and Development Director with Major Sponsor relationships when required.</li><li>Deputise for the Sponsorship &amp; Partnerships Manager as required.</li><li>Contribute appropriately to the wider work of the Book Festival Development Team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of fundraising and/or account management or sales.</li><li>Excellent relationship building skills, with an ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues and external stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of planning and delivering events.</li><li>Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.</li><li>Strong computer literacy and administration skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Direct experience of sponsorship and/or corporate partnerships in both account management (of existing partners) and new business (prospecting for new partners).</li><li>Experience using CRM databases and event management systems.</li><li>Experience working in a Festival or venue-based organisation.</li><li>A willingness to carry out event related physical duties during the Festival.</li></ul>&nbsp;The Book Festival is a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We actively encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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