RAF Music Services Profession - Director of Music Northolt/Cranwell in Lincoln

A vacancy has arisen for an OF3 or OF2 Director of Music with a minimum of 5 years seniority in rank, and a positive promotion recommendation in their most recent OJAR, to serve as Director of Music, Music Services Profession (MSP), with an initial proposed start date of 01 March 2027 (or earlier/later, subject to candidates’ status)

1. As Director of Music of a regular band you are responsible to the Principal Director of Music (PDM (RAF)) for the following:
2. The efficient functional control of a Royal Air Force regular band, particularly in relation to ceremonial and musical performance.
3. The fulfilment of all musical engagements allocated to your band.
4. The deportment, turnout and appearance of your musicians at all times and in whatever circumstances that may arise.
5. To maintain and further improve the quality of the band’s musical output in keeping with the professional reputation of MSP.
6. The training and development of your musicians both personally and by delegation to your SNCOs.
7. The day to day work routine of your unit.
8. The welfare of all personnel serving under you.
9. Direct liaison with Headquarters Music Services (HQMS) for all matters relating to music, bands and their functions and personal development of individuals.
10. The maintenance of a band Engagement diary and Form 540 (Operation Record).
11. The maintenance of a small administrative section to deal with routine correspondence, etc. as may arise.
12. The writing and arranging of music as necessary.
13. To ensure Business Continuity plans are maintained in coordination with HQMS.