Lewisham Music are looking to recruit a Director of Community Programmes.
Lewisham Music is an award-winning youth charity and Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub. Working alongside local and national partners, we deliver and support a diverse range of musical opportunities in schools and communities across Lewisham.
As Director of Community Programmes, you will…
Lead and grow our community music offer, including events, community programmes, and holiday courses.
Secure external funding to ensure the sustainability of programmes.
Develop strategic partnerships with local and national organisations.
Oversee a passionate team, driving quality, inclusivity, and innovation.
We’re looking for a dynamic leader with…
Proven programme management.
Significant fundraising experience and financial management skills.
Strong relationship-building and partnership work.
A community-focused leader with a proven commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Work status
Full-time/5 days per week/35 hours per week.
This will largely be within office hours, but occasional evening and weekend work is required for board meetings, site visits and events.
Pay
£45,000–£48,000 (depending on experience)
Contract type
This is a permanent contract (6-month probation period).
Location
Based at Lewisham Music, The Fellowship, First Floor, Randlesdown Road, London, SE6 3BT.
Lewisham Music operates a flexible working policy. It is anticipated that 3 days a work will be working on site in the office, with an option to work from home 2 days per week.
Benefits
Employer’s pension with The People’s Pension with Lewisham Music making employer contributions of 6%, matched by the employee.
25 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Safeguarding
This post is subject to…
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Two satisfactory references.
Online checks.
Lewisham Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Application deadline
9am – Monday 13 January
Interviews
Monday 20 January in-person at Lewisham Music’s HQ – The Fellowship, SE6 3BT
Job description and person specification
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Job description and person specification
How to apply
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Please note: applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Lewisham Music cannot sponsor visas.
Any questions
If you would like an informal conversation with the current Director of Community Programmes, Keith Sykes, please email keith.sykes@lewishammusic.org.
Equalities statement
Lewisham Music is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and value individual differences.
If you have a disability and need assistance, please let us know. We will provide reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and interview process.
We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, accessible and equitable for everyone.
