Projects Director

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. We are on a mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music – do you have the skills and expertise to help us? After ten successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Projects Director who will help ensure that the production and organisation of projects match their artistic ambition. You will play an important role in the continued growth and evolution of the organisation. You will work closely with the Projects Team and lead on planning, selling and delivery. You will communicate the development of any new projects whilst overseeing the pre-existing engagements and work closely with our touring agents at Askonas Holt. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as part of our dynamic team of management staff you will play a vital role in the organisation. Person Specification We are looking for these areas of experience and skills: First-hand knowledge and experience of working with orchestras Confidence in advising the artistic team when developing programmes Experience of recording and filming including rights and contracting Experience of project scheduling Ability to build strong new relationships with regional, national and international venues Budgeting and negotiating skills Outstanding networking skills in a range of settings Ability to work from home and the Chineke! office at Woolwich Works in Greenwich Commitment to advancing the cause of diversity in the arts A strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to work occasional irregular hours including weekends and/or whenever projects take place A high standard of communication in written and spoken English Job Description Reporting to the Managing Director and in coordination with the Artistic Director and Deputy Artistic Director, you will handle the orchestra’s diary, lead on the production of projects and line manage the Orchestra & Tour Manager and our Production freelancers. Your responsibilities will be: Attending all Chineke! rehearsals, projects and tours Working closely with the artistic team to assist on curation of programmes, keeping track of conductor/soloist invites and handling contracting once bookings have been confirmed Meeting with venues to generate interest in our future programmes and secure concert dates to build out regional tours around core Southbank Centre dates Keeping the Development Director and Marketing and Communications Manager up to date on projects and future plans Keeping track of our National Portfolio Organisation requirements with Arts Council and planning projects to meet our targets on the number of concerts in each category that we have committed to in each financial year Working closely with our important partners i.e. Askonas Holt, Southbank Centre, Woolwich Works, Royal Albert Hall Working closely with the Artistic Team and Managing Director to ensure that our performance plans align with our mission and 5 Year Development Plan Producing and negotiating contracts to engagements (conductors, soloists, with venues/festivals, tours, commercial engagements etc.) Contributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Foundation. Terms of Employment: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Working hours: this is a full-time position, working an average of 40 hours per week including some work outside of regular office hours and at weekends for which TOIL will be given. Location: The work will involve a balance of working from Chineke! Foundation’s offices at Woolwich Works in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, working at rehearsal and concert venues and working from home. 20 days’ holiday per annum plus statutory holidays in the first year of employment rising by 1 day’s holiday per annum for each year of service up to a maximum of 25 days’ holiday, plus statutory holidays. Probationary period of six months during which one month’s notice on both sides. After the probationary period, there will be two months’ notice on both sides. There will be a number of professional development opportunities connected to this role and these will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below, please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 6pm, Monday 18th August 2025. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.