Director of Artistic Administration

About the job

The purpose of the DoAA role is to:

• Contract, manage and collaborate with all GO’s key freelance creatives to ensure the highest possible artistic quality and the most positive experience for all creating opera at Garsington.
• Set and manage all creative budgets, including liaison with partners such as resident orchestras, presenting venues/festival and co-production and meida partners.
• Oversee the development of GO as a key destination for young artist training both through the Alvarez Young Artists’ Programme and other initiatives as appropriate, particularly with the opportunities arising from the opening of the Garsington Studios in the autumn .

The successful candidate will be a leading ambassador for the company both at home and abroad, communicating its ambitions and aspirations, maintaining and developing the quality, profile and reputation of Garsington Opera.