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  • Do you have significant experience in the arts and/or arts education sector? Are you self-motivated and highly organised? Do you have excellent people skills? Do you want to make a difference and help transform the lives of young people?

    We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager to join our small team, playing a key-role in running our Saturday Programme and helping to realise the artistic and educational ambitions of multi-award winning HMDT Music.

    Reporting to the CEO/Creative Director, key areas of responsibility include:

    · Managing the running of The Saturday Programme including overseeing the schedule, tutors, invoicing and financial monitoring, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead and the primary contact with parents, students and managing the administrative systems to optimise efficiency;

    · Supporting administration, policy development, evaluation tools and resources and IT systems;

    · Assisting the creation, development and running of schools and outreach projects including building and maintaining partnerships, liaising with teachers, education staff etc;

    · Working with the Marketing Coordinator on recruitment for activities, supporting social media, website, campaigns and ongoing promotion;

    · Assisting with fundraising applications and associated monitoring and report writing;

    · Inputting into strategic development and policy decisions as appropriate.

    Essential Skills include:

    · A minimum of 5 year’s administrative experience in an arts or arts education environment, a proven track record of working in partnership with a variety of individuals and organisations and experience of working directly with the public;

    · Experience in creating/developing/managing arts/education projects and of organising public and/or promotional performances and events;

    · Experience as a musician (preferably an instrumentalist) and/or proficiency in and an understanding of musical training;

    · Ability to think laterally, work independently, meet deadlines and prioritise a complex workload together with highly developed administrative and organisational skills

    · Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate your creativity and vision effectively both verbally and in writing;

    · Ability to work effectively with flexibility, energy, drive and enthusiasm and contribute positively to a team environment;

    · Computer literacy (we operate on Mac), including Word, and Excel and the ability to learn how to use new software quickly and effectively to support administrative functions as well as ideally experience with financial management including creating invoices, POs, budgets and dealing with financial systems;

    · Understanding and working knowledge of SEND and commitment to strategies to ensure EDI in relation to HMDT Music’s work.

    This is a full-time, permanent position working remotely except for 30 Saturdays a week during term time in Hackney, London in lieu of a weekday. Travel to projects and work outside office hours might be required occasionally. The post-holder is required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

    Application Process

    All applications should be at the link below to our application and monitoring form. Please submit a CV and cover letter to CEO and Creative Director Tertia Sefton-Green outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

    For any assistance contact: applications@hmdtmusic.org.uk

    The deadline for applications is 4 May at 10am. First stage interviews will be on 8 May with second stage on 13 May. All interviews will be via Zoom.

    See attached recruitment pack for further particulars.

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Fair recruitment

HMDT Music is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. The organisation - in providing goods and/or services - is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public. We encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in the arts industry, including D/deaf or disabled, and applicants who experience barriers due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socio-economic background. 

Please click here to read our full Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Access Policy.

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HMDT Music, twice winner of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Education and winner of the Excellence in Music Theatre Award is a leader in creating inspiring projects for young people, particularly those facing challenging experiences, through which it aims to enrich learning, broaden awareness of and help fight inequity and transform lives.

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