Head Of Music Programme
Job Description
50,000-60,000
Closing Date 5 December 2025
Permanent, Full Time
About the Organisation
Since 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival has existed to promote the exchange of ideas and deepen understanding between cultures through an unparalleled global celebration of exceptional performing arts. We are the original festival and bring some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
Each August, we present the finest and most original performers and ensembles from the worlds of opera, music, dance and theatre over three weeks in venues across the city of Edinburgh. Throughout the rest of the year, we devise bespoke experiences to inspire our audiences and communities, to unlock their creativity and cultural curiosity. Our vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience.
About the Role
The Head of Music Programme's primary responsibility is to research and develop the Festival's music programme guided by the Festival Director, and for the delivery of all musical elements of the Festival including planning and scheduling through to producing the final 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
How to Apply
Deadline:
12 noon on Friday 5 DecemberInterviews:
TBCEIF 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.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
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Job IdJD4228594
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationEdinburgh, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
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