Last updated: 15/08/2025

JACK FEARN

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London, UK

Professional Summary

Experienced arts producer and operations manager, with eight years’ experience in the UK music and education sectors, including professional orchestras, conservatoires, and participatory arts charities. Proven track record in project delivery, operational systems, artist development, and inclusive and accessible practices. Collaborative, detail-driven, and adept at managing multi-stakeholder events in outreach and public-facing settings, budgeting, and evaluation processes, with a strong grounding in database systems and digital tools. Currently seeking 1-2 day per week projects and part time roles in a values-led organisation alongside current management position.

Core Skills

Software/Technical Skills

Key Achievements

Professional Experience

Association of British Orchestras | Membership and Operations Manager July 2025 – Present
  • Senior leadership role, responsible for membership engagement and services. Management of the annual renewals process, advising on sector-specific queries and policies, and enhancement of membership offer.
  • Oversee and evaluate member networking and training events, and support the annual conference.
  • Hold primary responsibility for CRM systems, IT infrastructure, website functionality, and cyber security, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
  • Line-manage the Communications & Events Co-ordinator and oversee relevant budget areas.
Live Music Now | Project Coordinator, Music in Health and Musicians Development Sept 2023 – March 2025
  •  Led national recruitment, training and development for new artists. Provided tailored guidance and support to new artists entering participatory arts work, helping them navigate SEN, healthcare, and intergenerational settings with confidence and creativity.
  • Advocate for the current workforce regarding development and fair fees in line with MU rises.
  • Delivered CPD workshops with guest speakers and partners looking at wellbeing, artistic practice and inclusive practice within SEN/SEMH and dementia-focused care settings (Live Music Now).
  • Supported northeast regional delivery and national Music in Health portfolio, coordinating artist bookings, venue logistics and project planning for a wide range of settings including care homes, SEN/SEMH schools, hospitals, and arts venues.
  • Budget management of Arts Council grant (£100k) for recruitment work, alongside the Executive Director.
  • Website, social media, database, and policy input on diversity and accessibility.
City of London Academy | MIS Data and Student Support Officer Jan 2023 – July 2023
  • Supported the Management Information Systems and school data processes, as well as pastoral support.
  • Managed exam operations and invigilation of satellite campus.
Southbank Sinfonia | Orchestra & Projects Manager Aug 2022 – Nov 2022
  • Orchestra Management – Primary contact for the orchestra personnel (33 fixed plus additional freelancers), managing itineraries, auditions, leave and unscheduled absences, fixing deputy and extra players for projects.
  • Concert and Rehearsal Management – Delivery of rehearsals and concerts (2-3 events per week), production of technical and stage requirements, artist liaison and scheduling, responsibility for health and safety.
Trinity Laban | Junior Trinity Main Programme Administrator March 2020 – July 2022
  • Oversaw the weekly teaching programme of over 400 students and 100+ freelance staff.
  • Administered all aspects of Junior Trinity operations, including safeguarding compliance (DBS/BOPA), exam scheduling and entries, termly concert production, and payroll for over 100 freelance staff.
  • Led the centre-wide transition to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic; delivered bespoke training for 80+ tutors, introduced new digital systems and coordinated hybrid exam sessions.
Hallé Concerts Society | Education Assistant April 2017 – March 2020
  • Produced schools and higher education projects, liaising with partner schools and sponsors, including technical direction for digital performances with film crews serving venues with over 2000 capacity.
  • Supported wider department events accessed by more than 65,000 participants annually.
  • Designed and piloted new off-the-shelf education workshop packages, aligned with national curriculum goals, enabling consistent delivery and access to programmes for primary/secondary schools in Greater Manchester.
  • Served as pastoral staff and chaperone on youth orchestra concerts and tours in the UK and abroad.

Volunteering

Education & Certifications

University of Manchester – MusB (Hons) Music – First Class Honours (2012–2015)


Certificates/licenses:

  • Enhanced DBS (children and vulnerable adults, on update service).
  • Safeguarding training (most recent March 2025: NSPCC ‘Protecting children in entertainment’).
  • Full UK driving licence.

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    Interests & Projects