Chief Executive in City of London

Overview

The London Music Fund is a London‑based charity dedicated to providing high‑quality music education, performance and progression opportunities to young people across the capital. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the next stage of our growth and impact.

Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will provide inspirational leadership to a small, dedicated team and a valued network of volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of programmes and partnerships across London and beyond. They will lead on strategic development, income generation and financial stewardship, building relationships with supporters across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to sustain and grow the Fund’s reach. They will also have personal involvement in day‑to‑day delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to a small, dedicated team and a valued network of volunteers, ensuring effective delivery of programmes and partnerships across the capital and beyond.
• Lead on strategic development, income generation and financial stewardship, building relationships with supporters across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to sustain and grow the Fund’s reach.
• Take personal involvement in day‑to‑day delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and organisational skills.
• Proven fundraising and partnership experience.
• Deep personal commitment to the power of music in young people’s lives.

How to Apply

London Music Fund’s executive search partners in this appointment are AEM International Limited. To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages, stating why you are suitable for this role) to our recruitment consultant, Helen Sprott, Managing Director of AEM International at applications@aeminternational.co.uk. All applications will be acknowledged. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Helen at hsprott@aeminternational.co.uk. For further information about the role and how to apply, visit AEM International’s website.

Closing Date

1st December 2025 at 17:00

Interviews

Round 1: Mornings of 8th and 9th December 2025 | Round 2: Mornings of 17th and 18th December 2025

About the London Music Fund

The London Music Fund is an independent charity with the Mayor of London as Patron. We provide grants of around £300,000 per year to enable thousands of children and young people across every London borough to develop their musical potential, through 4‑year Scholarships and project opportunities to learn from and perform alongside professionals.

Equal Opportunities

London Music Fund is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those that are underrepresented in the cultural sector.