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Britten Pears Arts (BPA) is a pioneering music, arts and heritage charity, based in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Suffolk coast at two popular tourist heritage destinations: The Red House, Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings. We emerged from the creative partnership of Benjamin Britten, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, and his professional and personal partner, singer Peter Pears.

Britten and Pears shared a progressive vision for music and the arts to be useful. Inspired by our founders the charity aims to continue their legacy to develop talent, celebrate their heritage and engage with impact and benefit. From pioneering work with our local communities, to our national leadership roles in the fields of talent development, and music for health and well-being. Our internationally acclaimed annual Aldeburgh Festival attracts world-class talent every June, whilst our Summer programme presents a diverse range of cross-genre musical events with universal appeal. A Year-Round Performance Programme completes the music offering.

Our living heritage presence is curated at both the national museum, archive and country home of Britten and Pears – The Red House, Aldeburgh – and the picturesque Snape Maltings destination, home to the internationally regarded Snape Maltings Concert Hall, nestled on the River Alde. At these two locations we invite local communities, arts and cultural audiences, artists, and tourists to delight in our curated offerings. These include the performance and music programme, independent retail, cafés, restaurants, galleries and accommodation, and every purchase made with us supports our charitable work.

We employ more than 150 permanent colleagues, together with significant numbers of seasonal staff and freelancers.

Our values guide all of BPA’s activity and our working culture. A pioneering sense of creativity, openness to new possibilities and the courage to take initiative. A collaborative spirit, knowing the power of teamwork, inclusivity, mutual support and challenge. A rigorous pursuit of excellence, ambition to go the extra mile and attention to detail. Always empowering people to learn, grow, find their potential and inspire others.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds, in particular from minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at Britten Pears Arts.

We are always happy to arrange first interviews to take place online (usually via Zoom or TEAMS).