We are delighted you are considering joining The English Concert as our Head of Development. This pivotal leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future growth and sustainability of one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras.
For over 50 years, The English Concert has been at the forefront of period instrument performance, acclaimed internationally for delivering exceptional musical experiences full of precision, passion, and innovation. You will have the chance to play a fundamental role in securing the philanthropic support and partnerships that allow our artistic vision to flourish.
As part of a small and close-knit team, you will work with the Chief Executive and Trustees to expand our prospect pipeline and build valuable relationships with supporters at all levels of giving. You will also contribute to our overall strategic branding, helping to define our position within the wider classical music landscape.
We are looking for a talented individual who takes initiative, brings excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and has a passion for classical music and the performing arts that will inspire both existing and potential donors. If that is you, whether you are an experienced fundraising leader or transitioning from a bigger team, we would be excited to hear from you.
We have been at the forefront of period instrument performance for over 50 years, gaining worldwide recognition as one of the greatest chamber orchestras. Led by the artistic direction of Harry Bicket and principal guest Kristian Bezuidenhout, we combine precision, delicacy, and beauty with urgency, passion, and fire, which has earned us a reputation for delivering exceptional musical experiences. Our collaboration with artistic partners such as Joyce DiDonato, Dame Sarah Connolly, Iestyn Davies, Trevor Pinnock, and others helps us to shape the way we perform and bring our music to life in new and innovative ways.
We tour annually across the USA, Asia, and Europe, while sustaining a busy UK diary that includes regular London appearances at prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall, the Barbican Centre, and St Martin‑in‑the‑Fields, as well as performances nationwide. Each summer, we undertake a six‑week residency at Garsington Opera. Our long‑running Handel opera projects feature annual appearances on major international stages, including Carnegie Hall, supported by our US partner, The English Concert in America (TECA).
Our flagship digital initiative, Handel for All, films and aims to release Handel’s complete works free online, significantly growing our global audience, which now reaches 42,000 people monthly. Recent seasons have also included collaborations and dates with partners such as Wigmore Hall, Buxton Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms.
We invite you to join us in our mission to share our music-making, whether through live performances, recordings, or online. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this legacy and help us build a new future for the orchestra.
Get Involved
If you have questions or would like to discuss opportunities to support with a member of the team, please contact: Head of Development on development@englishconcert.co.uk or +44(0)20 3962 2332.
