Music Service Manager in Butterwick

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sue Lowndes by email at DBS Checks This role requires a DBS check.

The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children.

It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

Guaranteed Interviews We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

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While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

• Application and Interview information
• Interview dates: 25/08/2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced music education professional with excellent organisational skills to lead and inspire others.

As the Music Service Manager for Cumberland, working as a partner of the Cumbria Music Hub, you will have extensive experience of working with large groups of children and young people in a musical context in and out of schools.

The successful candidate will manage a small core team of administrative staff, two team leaders, 10 music teachers and 15 freelance music tutors.

The Music Service Manager will work with colleagues in schools and across the SEND, Education and Inclusion Service to raise standards in music education.

The successful candidate will also act as the budget holder for the service and be responsible for reporting to the Cumbria Music Hub and the Hub Board.

As an advocate for music in schools, the successful candidate will grow the service and its reach into Cumberland Schools.

The role includes responsibility for implementing a range of curricular and extracurricular objectives in line with local, regional and national music education communities.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Why join us?

• A lifestyle you won't find elsewhere - Living and working in Cumbria offers the best of both worlds.

You'll have a fulfilling and rewarding career while being surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the world-famous Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns.

Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, cycling, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Cumbria provides an outstanding quality of life.

• Supportive environment - You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation.

We focus on potential over perfection, giving you opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative.

We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

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