Head of Concerts and Music Planning

Head of Concerts and Music Planning Salary: £51,000-55,000 Contract Type: Permanent The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Head of Concerts and Music Planning to join the team. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world. EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences. To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity - and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website . Job Specification The Role: The Head of Concerts and Music Planning primary responsibility is to manage the music department and the delivery of all music elements of the Festival including artist deals, planning and scheduling, through to oversight of 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 ..... full job details .....