Music Programme Manager
Full Time | Permanent | £28,624 per annum
Location: Northampton-based with regional travel | Closing Date: Sunday 29 June 2025
A leading education trust is seeking a Music Programme Manager to coordinate and develop an ambitious and inspiring music programme across 36 state schools in the East Midlands, London, Yorkshire, and the Humber.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a passion for music education. You’ll work closely with a dedicated music team and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver curricular and co-curricular music opportunities for over 14,500 students annually.
Key Details:
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Full-time, year-round role (37 hours/week)
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Office base in Northampton, with travel required
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Flexible working arrangements considered
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Attendance at approx. 15 evening/weekend events per year
Key Responsibilities
Programme Administration:
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Manage diaries, meetings, travel, and accommodation for the music team
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Handle general admin: minutes, invoices, expenses, and supplier coordination
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Maintain databases, Teams groups, and resource distribution
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Support GDPR compliance and programme evaluation
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Assist with communications, including social media and presentations
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Provide direct admin support to the Executive Director of Music
Events & Trips:
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Coordinate planning and logistics for music events, festivals, and performances
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Act as administrator or trip leader for concerts, residentials, and special projects
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Manage event logistics: bookings, equipment, transport, catering, and licensing
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Lead small ops teams at events and support marketing and evaluation content (photos, quotes, etc.)
Key Relationships
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Internal: Executive Director of Music, Primary & Secondary Music Leads, Heads of Schools, Students, Parents
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External: Communications team, local musicians, Music Hubs, and national partners
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS and relevant pre-employment checks.
Apply early – applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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