Programme Manager

Programme Manager, Brighter Sound

North West Based, National Remit

Closes 6 Sept 2015

Please note: Interviews 12 & 13 Sept

Full Time, Paid GBP21,000 - GBP25,000 depending on experience

Artform: Music

Brighter Sound is looking for an inspirational, creatively minded, well organised individual to manage a major programme of creative music projects and activity across the North of England and nationally.

Brighter Sound has received funding from Arts Council England's Ambition for Excellence fund to deliver Both Sides Now , an ambitious programme to support, inspire and showcase female artists.

'Both Sides Now' focusses on the North of England with national and international programming spanning three years, working with an incredible range of partners, ambassadors and venues.

It combines residencies for the UK's best emerging musical talent, mentoring, projects for young musicians, digital resources for schools and education, industry training and apprenticeships, showcase events and artistic commissions, supported by inspirational artists.

We're excited about the scale, ambition and potential for 'Both Sides Now' to have a long-lasting and meaningful impact on female representation in the music industry - reframing perceptions, challenging stereotypes and influencing cultural, social and political change.

The role:

You will work as a central part of Brighter Sound's small, dedicated, ambitious team, providing an energetic, thorough and flexible presence and managing multiple creative music projects across the company's programme.

Working closely with the Head of Programmes you will have a main focus on the Both Sides Now programme and will play a key role in this ambitious and multi-faceted project. You'll support the logistical planning, development and successful delivery of the programme overseeing a wide range of projects in locations across the UK, and working extensively across our partnerships.

You will be highly organised, have strong initiative, good attention to detail, be highly motivated, communicative and a team player. You will have excellent, relevant experience of event, project and partnership management.

You will have a good knowledge of the music landscape, and creative learning through music which will range from artistic development for emerging professionals to projects with young people.

The post is connected to our three-year Ambition for Excellence programme and is subject to a six-month probationary period.

About Brighter Sound

Brighter Sound is an innovative music charity based in the North of England and working across the UK. (Charity number )

Our activity changes the lives of individuals through music, supports and promotes diverse talent and acts as a catalyst for change in the music industry.

We produce creative music projects and events, engaging with the wider UK music industry, and run a diverse range of programmes that connect a variety of people through music and creativity. Brighter Sound's exciting programme of work supports:

• children and young people especially those facing challenging circumstances
• emerging musicians
• female representation in the music industry
• those who experience inequality in the music industry
• the growth of the training and development ecology for the music industry

How to apply

To apply, please download the job pack here and email via the button below with:

• a response to the brief (personal spec and job description) of no more than two sides of A4
• a completed equal opportunities form
• an up-to-date CV

Closing date: Wednesday 6 September, midnight

Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by close of play on Friday 8 September.

Interviews: Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 September

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application.

Brighter Sound is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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