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ARTS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME 

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s Arts Management Training Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain inside-track experience in this highly competitive field, within one of the world’s premier arts organisations. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about music and the performing arts, and committed to making a career in arts management and administration. We offer training placements in the following fields (please click on the relevant option for further details):

• Concert planning and administration
• Marketing, publicity and PR
• Sponsorship and fundraising
• Digital projects (new media and website creation)

Placements are normally awarded on a 6-month basis, although we will consider shorter or longer periods according to individual circumstances. It may be possible to combine experience of more than one of the above areas within a single placement; we aim to be flexible in order best to meet the training needs of successful applicants.

Among the benefits offered by the programme are:

• The opportunity to gain inside knowledge and hands-on experience within a thriving and dynamic arts organisation
• The opportunity to shadow and learn from experienced professionals
• The opportunity to form contacts within the arts administration world
• Access to training courses, such as those run by the Association of British Orchestras
• Careers advice, including assistance with CV presentation and interview technique.

Successful candidates will be encouraged to attend the Orchestra’s performances and to meet members and supporters of the Orchestra. Previous trainees have gone on to forge successful careers in leading artist management agencies, opera houses and orchestras (including the Philharmonia Orchestra itself). Placements are voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenses and a lunch allowance are available. To apply, please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining why you believe you would be suitable for the programme, to:

You may apply by email to sunniva.oiestad@philharmonia.co.uk.
For queries, please telephone 020 7921 3916.

Please mark your application Arts Management Training Programme, and please state clearly which trainee placement(s) you wish to apply for. You may apply to be considered for more than one training placement:

• Concert planning and administration
• Marketing, publicity and PR
• Sponsorship and fundraising
• Digital projects (new media and website creation).


The next placements for the above positions will commence in December/January 2008

Applications from: November 2008

The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities. We are working to achieve diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.