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Consultancy

With over 25 years of experience leading the delivery of music performance and education

I offer core skills and values that drive sustainable success, including extensive experience in managing complex projects and delivering budgets. As a natural problem-solver committed to team culture, I empower colleagues and communicate confidently in various settings.

Services and support I offer include:

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  • Business Planning and Financial Management

  • Artistic & Educational Leadership

  • Policy Leadership

  • Project Management

Services

Business and Financial Management

  • Business Plans 

  • Strategic Planning Cycles

  • Large-Scale Budgets

  • Major Infrastructure Projects

  • Marketing and Fundraising

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I have taken a leading role in shaping organisational direction, strategy, and budgets across various scales. My experience spans both large organisations and small charities, giving me the knowledge and understanding to adapt to different scales and needs. I have consistently worked to foster growth, develop national positioning, and lead impactful infrastructure implementation. I have played a key role in initiating developments in marketing and fundraising strategies

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Artistic and Education Leadership

  • Orchestral & Chamber Music Programming

  • School Concerts & Events

  • Training and Development

  • ​Auditions, Assessment and Coaching

  • Residential and Touring

  • Culture and Safeguarding

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I have utilised my creativity and artistic skills as a curator, producer, and director to enhance musical presentations. Collaborating with artists or following my own vision, I have crafted diverse musical experiences for performers and audiences alike. I have guided hundreds of teenage musicians by overseeing educators and leading a comprehensive music curriculum. Additionally, I have developed leadership training programmes for both adults and teens, creating an environment where authentic leadership can thrive.

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Policy Leadership

  • Safeguarding Policy

  • Reporting and Monitoring

  • Hearing Policy 

  • Noise Legislation

  • Privacy Policy  

  • GDPR Legislation

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I have taken responsibility for creating, implementing and training teams in a spectrum of organisational policies. Employing extensive research and understanding of the various subjects, I have sought to present policies that can be relatable and intuitive, give confidence to participants and act as a guide for the work of teams. ​

Project Management

  • Major Project Planning

  • Systems and Processes

  • Staff Recruitment

  • Partnership Building

  • Participant Recruitment

  • Team Leadership

    • Artists, Educators and Logistics Teams

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I have a track record of delivering a wide range of large-scale performance projects, multi-performance seasons of work, national and international tours, education projects and music residencies. My extensive experience enables me to lead full-time and freelance teams, manage resources and logistics, and oversee finances.

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Clients

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Working with Craig

In-Person or Online

I can support your organisation both in person and online based on your needs. With experience leading projects on the ground, I would be delighted to assist with residential and touring work.

Long Term and Short Term

I can support your organization with short-term projects including proposal creation, policy reviews, and project design. I'm also available for longer-term tasks, including project delivery, strategic oversight, and artistic planning.

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