We are recruiting for a Music Events and Programme Manager - based at our Head Office in Loughborough or Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northampton (depending on which location is local to the successful applicant)

Music is central to the Trust's mission of broadening student horizons: the Trust's music programme is innovative, broad and ambitious, reaching over 14,500 children, and includes major local and national partner organisations. Further information about the DRET Music programme can be found at www.dret.co.uk/music .

The Music Events and Programme Manager is responsible for planning, promoting and delivering a series of events throughout the academic year as part of the DRET Music programme, and plays a key role in the DRET Music Team. Music at DRET is led by Simon Toyne, Executive Director of Music, with a team of Primary and Secondary Music Leads and Musicians-in-Residence.

More about the role

The permanent post is for 30 hours per week during term-time only (39 weeks per year). It is anticipated that the 30 hours will be spread evenly across five days (6 hours per day), but we are happy to discuss different working models with the successful post-holder.

The DRET Music Office is currently at Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northampton; however, it would be possible for the location of this post to be at the Trust's Head Office in Loughborough, should this be more local to the post-holder.

Attendance is required at key DRET Music events including, but not restricted to, the Primary and Secondary Music Festivals, Staff CPD days, Musician of the Year Final and Composition Challenge live events. Time off in lieu will be arranged for these events.

Key responsibilities

Lead the organisation and delivery of various DRET Music events, including CPD days, subject conferences, carol services, concerts and competitions

Support the Primary and Secondary Music Leads with the planning and delivery of Music Festival performances, including liaising with partner organisations such as the Royal Ballet and Opera and Nevill Holt Festival

Promote music events and performances through social media, report writing and via local press

Support events through writing and sending event booking confirmations and collating registration responses

Manage event logistics including arranging equipment, catering, transport, printing

Oversee licensing of child performers where appropriate, liaising with local authorities, venues and performing organisations

Ensure all events and performances are of an exceptional standard from start to finish, including communication, organisation, promotion, branding, reporting and format

Salary & Benefits

NJC17-NJC19: £31,022-£32,061pa FTE (£23,934.98-£24,736.62 pa pro rata)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform; Health & Wellbeing Programme; Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

A keen interest in music is desirable, but not essential; however, you do need to be passionate about enabling thousands of children to access high quality music education.

You will be adept at prioritising complex workloads, helping to co-ordinate a range of programme strands, projects and events, and will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills combined with a personable, self-motivated, 'can-do' approach.

You will have:

experience of managing events and projects

excellent written and verbal communication skills

excellent ICT skills, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

the ability to work independently and proactively, with excellent attention to detail

the ability to form and maintain professional relationships within and outside of the Trust

A love of working as part of a team to deliver extraordinary experiences for children and young people

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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