About BIMM Institute
BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music) Institute is Europe’s leading provider of modern music education and currently runs colleges in six cities – London, Berlin, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and Dublin.
The Institute offers a full range of Higher and Further Education music courses at degree and diploma level, as well as teacher training and part-time study. Our series of professional, real-world focused courses includes programmes in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, songwriting, music production, music business and event management. Courses are validated by a range of Higher Educational partners including University of Sussex, Bath Spa University, Dublin Institute of Technology and University of West London.
We are delighted that in September 2015 we will be opening our first continental European College - BIMM Berlin and are currently recruiting key members of the core team who will establish this new college.
BIMM colleges offer direct access to regular collaborative experiences, including masterclasses hosted by internationally renowned guest artists, end-of-term gigs, A&R panels, the annual BIMM album, and ongoing engagement with the industry, including work placements and internships. BIMM students also benefit from being connected to the largest alumni network in the industry, with graduate success stories including The Kooks; singer-songwriters Tom Odell, James Bay and George Ezra; and Ben Thompson from Two Door Cinema Club.
Between them, BIMM alumni have won BRIT and Ivor Novello awards, and have scored countless UK Top 10 albums and more than 30 UK Top 40 singles. BIMM colleges have over 4,500 students in total, with almost 80% of BIMM alumni currently employed in a variety of roles in the music industry.
Person specification
The post holder will have a supporting role to the Head of Events & Guests with specific responsibility for BIMM in house and external Events, Gigs, Artist Auditions, Masterclasses and supplying the marketing department with information on events, guests and student success stories.
This post requires flexible working hours of up to 40 hours per week in College or at BIMM related venues. The usual requirement will be 9.00am – 6.00pm however, there will also be some evening work, so you will be required to work flexibly in line with the Head of Events & Guests.
Essential Criteria for Applicant
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong events experience, preferably within the Music sector
- Excellent timekeeping, time management and proven organisational skills
- Social Media management skills and awareness of current social media trends
- An example of leadership and completion of a creative project
Desirable Criteria
- Music industry experience
- Experience in Artist Liaison/dealing with VIPs
- Knowledge of Adobe design packages
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 12th August
