The International Partnerships and Projects Manager is a new role, created to manage the day-to-day relationships and lead on the Philharmonia's project and stewardship delivery for key international residency partners and funders. Reporting to the Director of Development, with dotted lines into the Executive Office and into Concerts and Operations, the postholder works on the orchestra's existing international residencies and partnerships in Mauritius and the US, as well as supporting the development of new international residency projects in line with the orchestra's international growth strategy. This role will suit someone bright, extremely well organised, and genuinely energised by solving problems in unfamiliar territory across time zones, currencies and cultures. You will be trusted with senior relationships early and given real ownership. Offered initially as a one-year fixed term contract, the role carries the option to extend subject to performance, and is intended as the foundation of a permanent international function within the Philharmonia. Demonstrable track record of holding and owning external relationships of a funding, partnership or client nature, with evidence of retention and growth (min 3-5 years) Strategic Planning inc: Relationship Management and Income Generation inc: Project and Operational Delivery inc: Key tasks inc: Email CV and cover letter to: [email protected]. Please confirm your availability on the interview dates and your current notice period in your covering letterJob Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Strong project management experience, with a proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stranded projects to deadline across several departments or organisations
Experience of planning and delivering international travel, logistics and schedules, ideally for senior executives, trustees or equivalent
Excellent written English, with the ability to draft correspondence, briefings and reports to senior and external standard
First class organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the confidence to hold and chase the detail on behalf of others
Flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to think laterally and creatively to overcome obstacles, and a genuine can-do approach to unfamiliar problems
Ability and willingness to travel short-haul and long-haulJob Responsibilities
Work with the Director of Development to deliver the funding strategy for the Philharmonia Festival in Mauritius across the 2027 Festival and beyond
Support the development of long-term philanthropic and sponsorship infrastructure for the Festival
Hold and own day-to-day relationships with international corporate partners, philanthropists and institutional stakeholders, acting as the reliable point of contact between visits
Project manage the operational delivery of the Philharmonia Festival in Mauritius on the partnership delivery, community & education segments, working in close partnership with Concerts and Operations colleagues who lead on orchestral logistics
Maintain a live calendar of international partner touchpoints, renewal dates and reporting deadlines, including Philharmonia Foundation Board meetings and US development activity deliveryUseful Links
How to Apply
Subject: Philharmonia – International Partnerships
Closing Date: 4pm on 23 September
First round interviews (online): 25 September
Second round interviews (in person): 1 October