Event Producer, Proms

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term contract/Attachment, Full-time (11 months)

DEPARTMENT: Radio 3 & BBC Proms

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £40,200 - £50,200 (plus London Weighing) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 3rd November 2025
We would like the successful candidate to start early to mid-December 2025
The CPF (Career Path Framework) Job Title for this role is Live Events Manager
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Event Producers are a core part of the Proms Live Events team that delivers all the events for the 8 week BBC Proms festival as well as some of Radio 3's major events. Working closely with the Head of Live Events and Event Producer, Operations & Technical your main role is to manage the logistical planning of Prom concerts through to the delivery of those events for live audiences and broadcast (Radio 3 and TV Music). You will have specific responsibility for complex proms in the season and oversee the day-to-day work of the Assistant Event Producers.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The BBC Proms is the biggest classical music festival in the world. We run over 90 live events over 2 months in the summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London and venues around the UK. Nearly everything we do is broadcast across BBC Radio, TV and online. We are a creative, innovative festival that connects with audiences around the UK and across the globe. You would be part of a dynamic team that looks after Live Events, Marketing, Learning, Communications, Publications and Business.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
To work closely with the Head of Live Events, Artistic Planning Team and other Event Producers to manage & produce technically complex Prom events to a high level at the Royal Albert Hall & other venues where relevant.

• To manage, brief and work collaboratively with a huge variety of stakeholders (internal and external) in particular Radio 3 & TV Music.
• To supervise the day-to-day work of the Assistant Event Producers on their allocation of Proms. Mentor and guide them.
• To design and produce event paperwork to a high standard - concert summaries, stage layouts & rehearsal schedules.
• To be responsible for briefing and supervising staff on events.
• To deliver events which comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation/procedures
• To manage the concert production budget and work closely with the Head of Live Events & Event Producer, Operations & Technical on other budgetary matters.

Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive knowledge and experience of artistic and logistical planning of complex classical and contemporary live events with multiple stakeholders, including a good understanding of sound, lighting and AV requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of how orchestras and choirs work.
• Extensive planning and organising skills; working both independently and as part of a team to manage several areas of work at a time; prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
• Experienced in successfully leading and empowering diverse event teams, staff, and ad hoc groups through motivation and collaborative leadership.
• Good ability to problem solve, manage event timelines, negotiate and organise live events within budget constraints.

Desired But Not Required

• Good knowledge of Radio 3 & TV Music production and their output
• Good experience of forecasting and managing budgets
• Knowledge of all Health & Safety regulations and matters including child protection.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

CP25

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