Overview
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Head of Concerts & Music Planning to join the team.
Salary & Contract
Salary: £51,000-55,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Equal Opportunity
EIF is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace.
Responsibilities
The Head of Concerts & 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 as 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.
Working Hours
35 hours per week, by agreement within standard office hours of 9:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
At peak times, and particularly immediately before and during the Festival, it will be necessary to work outside standard hours and at weekends. However the working hours will not exceed the working time directive.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 19/05/26
Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
The deadline is Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 17:00.
Funding and Company
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
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