Essential experience

• Experience of the leadership and oversight of operations of a comparable organisation
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Experience of securing the financial resources needed to deliver a business strategy, including funding applications
• Proven track record of partnership working and collaborations and research and development to further an organisation’s ambition
• Experience of working with a board

Desirable experience

• Experience in a senior role in a leading arts organisation
• Experience of working with marketing teams to reach target audiences and achieve sales targets
• Experience of raising finance for creative projects
• Experience of leading on Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies

Skills and Qualities

• A passion for classical music and belief in the importance of our art form
• The ambition to make a transformative impact in the development of our organisation
• Demonstrable strategic thinking
• Resource management skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and an ability to respond effectively to unexpected situations
• An entrepreneurial approach to developing partnerships and meeting strategic objectives
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, particularly public speaking and writing ability
• Ability to negotiate, delegate, resolve conflict and manage individual and team performance.
• A commitment to broadening cultural diversity and access

Essential knowledge

• Understanding of the issues facing the cultural sector and establishing a balance between arts and business

Desirable knowledge

• An understanding of current music industry trends and norms
• Relevant industry contacts and networks
• A practical understanding of working in the community to deliver artistic programmes or similar