Tours Manager

Job Description The London Philharmonic Orchestra has an exciting vacancy for a Tours Manager. This is a busy and rewarding role that involves planning and implementing all the Orchestra's touring logistics, and travelling with the Orchestra on international tours. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced tour or event manager with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to manage complex logistics and budgets, and a love of classical music and travel. Job Requirements Essential Proven skills in event and/or tours management Experience…

Job Description

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has an exciting vacancy for a Tours Manager. This is a busy and rewarding role that involves planning and implementing all the Orchestra’s touring logistics, and travelling with the Orchestra on international tours.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced tour or event manager with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to manage complex logistics and budgets, and a love of classical music and travel.

Job Requirements

Essential Proven skills in event and/or tours management Experience in a similar role for an ensemble, agency or venue Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail Ability to problem-solve and think on one’s feet Proficiency with spreadsheets and budgeting experience Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task on a variety of complex projects Interest in classical music and travel

Desirable Proven experience of managing a variety of client relationships Knowledge of international visa, tax and logistical issues Knowledge of OPAS Understanding of the day-to-day working practices of an orchestra Working knowledge of the orchestral repertoire

Job Responsibilities

Working with the Concerts & Planning Director, promoters and agents in the planning and coordination of touring programmes and artists Working with the Concerts & Planning Director on the preparation of tour budgets, managing set budgets and final reconciliations/invoicing Responsible for confirmation of all touring logistics and administrative matters such as hotels, flights, cargo, local transport, required documentation and technical needs, negotiating requirements with local agents or promoters directly Responsible for issuing contracts to artists and soloists and assisting the Concerts & Planning Director in finalising promoter/agent and broadcast contracts Responsible for the creating detailed tour schedule for the Orchestra, conductors and soloists Reconciling tour float post-tour A member of the Orchestra’s Sustainability steering group, ensuring the Orchestra develops and utilises possibilities for sustainable touring Supervising the work of the Tours & Projects Assistant