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Head of Music and Learning (EXPIRED)

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What

Education

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Who we are Benslow Music, a thriving musical hub based on a campus in Hitchin, is seeking a Head of Music & Learning to lead the strategic development and delivery of its diverse programmes. We champion the life long benefits music brings through a programme of residential, day and online music courses, a concert series and an instrument loan scheme.

We re rooted in a heritage that began in 1929 as the Rural Music Schools Association, growing into a lively campus with two recital halls, practice rooms, accommodation for around 50 people and an extensive music library. Today we offer around 150 short courses annually, welcoming adult musicians of all abilities, from late starters to early career professionals, across classical, jazz and folk genres. We host a regular concert series featuring emerging and acclaimed artists.

We are also home to the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme, holding a collection of over 1700 string and woodwind instruments lent to young musicians aged 7 25, ensuring access regardless of background.

About the role As Head of Music & Learning, you will lead the delivery, strategic development and evaluation of Benslow Music s core programmes: courses, concerts and the Instrument Loan Scheme. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you ll shape an ever-evolving and balanced annual programme.

You ll oversee and strategically develop diverse music education opportunities; cultivate relationships with tutors, artists and partner organisations; develop online activities; ensure excellent participant experiences and adherence to health and safety policies; manage programme budgets and monitor financial performance; monitor the quality of activities, gathering and acting on feedback from participants, tutors and stakeholders; lead and line manage a dedicated team to high standards; and contribute to strategic planning and partnerships that strengthen the organisation s mission to unlock potential and share the lifelong benefits of music.

Who we re looking for We re looking for a self starter with programme management experience, an eye for detail, flexibility and good judgement. You ll be comfortable working autonomously and within a collaborative, supportive environment.

You ll bring:

  • Significant experience in programme and project management, particularly in music or music education contexts, including adult amateur music making.
  • Breadth and depth of musical knowledge to be credible with a range of stakeholders.
  • Proven senior management experience, contributing to strategic development.
  • Exceptional people skills and communication abilities (written and verbal), including contract management and negotiation.
  • Strong administrative, organisational, IT and budget management skills, including effective use of spreadsheets and familiarity with marketing, CRM and fundraising support.
  • A deep understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; sensitivity to Benslow Music s mission and ethos.
  • Networks in the music/music education sector.

If you re ready to lead a vital part of our community by unlocking musical wonder, enabling access and fuelling lifelong creativity, please get in touch with our consultants at Peridot Partners.

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