Enriching Lives Through Handel’s Music

JOB VACANCY

Company Administrator and Executive Assistant

About Us

The London Handel Society (LHS) is the UK's only year-round organisation dedicated to the performance and celebration of Handel's music. With a growing reputation, the London Handel Society is rapidly becoming a key part of London's cultural landscape and one of the country's most cherished specialist arts organisations.

Each year LHS presents its flagship London Handel Festival, the International Handel Singing Competition, major opera productions through its recently formed Opera Studio, a growing creative learning and participation programme and a year-round concert series delivered in partnership with Handel Hendrix House. LHS is run by a small, predominantly freelance team and in 2028 it will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The Role

Title: Company Administrator and Executive Assistant

Reports to: Festival Director & CEO

Works closely with: Festival Producer, Head of Audiences and Engagement, Head of Development

Start Date: September 1 st (or as near as possible)

Description: The Company Administrator and Executive Assistant will sit at the heart of the organisation, supporting the operational and administrative functions across governance, programme delivery, audience development, and organisational operations. Reporting directly to the Festival Director & CEO, this is a varied and hands-on role within a small, dynamic team.

The London Handel Society actively welcomes applications from candidates with a portfolio career, particularly those active as performers or practitioners within the arts.

Key Responsibilities

Executive and Board Support

Support the Festival Director & CEO with scheduling and operational priorities

Track organisational deadlines and maintain systems and records

● Organise Board and sub-committee meetings, circulate papers, take minutes, and maintain governance records

Programme and Event Co-ordination

Working alongside the Festival Producer on the administrative delivery of the performance programme and singing competition, including support with scheduling, venue and artist liaison and coordination of the front of house teams

● Attend and support concerts and events.

Box Office, Audience Engagement and Development support

Support the Head of Audiences and Engagement through managing box office queries, CRM, website maintenance, and managing social media channels.

Support the Head of Development by administering donor records, supporting member communications and renewals, prospecting and support with delivering fundraising events

Who We Are Looking For

Essential:

● A highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail

Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently and use initiative

● Ability to write correspondences and communication to a high standard

● Digitally confident, with strong IT skills across standard office tools and platforms, websites, CRM, and social media management

● A proactive mindset with a solutions-focused approach

Desirable:

Experience of working in an arts or cultural organisation desirable

Experience in delivering events

● A belief in the power of the classical music to enrich lives

Terms

● Freelance Contract

● Fee: £21,000 per annum paid in equal monthly instalments

Fee is based on approximately 16 hours per week on average across the contract year, with hours varying seasonally and peaks expected during the Festival (late February – mid March) and other key events

The contractor will determine their own working pattern in agreement with the Festival Director, in line with organisational needs

Must be available to support the Festival and other key events as reasonably required

● London-based, predominantly remote with regular in-person meetings

● Should the scope materially increase, both parties agree to review the fee

What you can expect from us

The chance to work with world-class musicians and experience incredible performances

● A fast-paced and varied role in a small and ambitious organisation

● The opportunity to learn quickly about how a Festival works and grows

● A supportive and collaborative environment and friendly team

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and letter of application to andrea.lee@londonhandelfestival.org.uk. Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4.

The deadline for applications is June 26th 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview on July 6 th 2026. There may be a second round of interviews following this.