Job Opportunity: General Manager with Sestina Music

Working with the Musical Director, the General Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organisation and coordinating a busy season of concerts and events, as well as assisting, with the direction of the Musical Director, in long term strategic planning.

Sestina Music is a dynamic vocal ensemble specialising in the performance of early music. Founded in Belfast in 2011 by Mark Chambers, who remains the ensemble’s Musical Director, Sestina Music has a reputation for excellence and authenticity in early music performance as well as a fresh and innovative approach to the programming of early music.

Job hours 3 days per week, permanent.

Application closing date is 5pm on Friday, 29 November 2024.

Sestina Music operates with a voluntary board who meet on a quarterly basis, the General Manager should be a self-driven, detail-oriented individual who thrives when working independently.

This role is offered on a 3-day per week, permanent basis and is subject to annual funding. Due to the nature of the work, hours can be inconsistent and unpredictable; therefore, flexibility in working hours and the ability to work evenings and weekends around events is essential. Where additional event-work is required, Sestina Music offers time off in lieu. The role is a remote-working (working from home) role. The successful candidate will be required to travel away from home for concerts and events; in such cases, accommodation and reasonable expenses are provided, such concerts may be outside Northern Ireland.

Please send a CV and covering letter (max. 3 pages) explaining how you meet the criteria to
info@sestinamusic.com by 5pm on Friday, 29 November 2024.

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