Head of Service

Music Mark - The UK Association for Music Education; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Music Service is seeking a dynamic leader for the Head of Service role. This position requires a visionary individual to drive strategic priorities and foster relationships in music education, ensuring access to quality experiences for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in music or arts education at a senior level.
• Ability to create a positive working culture.
• Financially astute and innovative in approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic priorities and support a skilled team.
• Nurture relationships across schools and the music education sector.
• Lead an independent organization with a not-for-profit ethos.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Collaboration

Advocacy

Job description

Employer

Bury Music Service

Location

Bury, Greater Manchester

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent

Start Date

September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing Date

16th June 2025

Bury Music Service is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and inspirational leader for the role of Head of Service.

As an independent music service with a proud history of excellence, innovation, and community impact, we are a Local Lead Partner in the Greater Manchester Music Hub. We are passionate about ensuring that all children and young people in Bury have access to high-quality, inclusive, and inspiring musical experiences — both in and beyond school.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for someone with the vision and capability to drive forward our strategic priorities, support a highly skilled team, and nurture our strong relationships across schools, families, and the wider music education sector.

We Are Looking For a Head Of Service Who

• Brings substantial experience of leading in music or arts education settings, at a senior or service-wide level.
• Creates a positive and empowering working culture where staff feel valued, supported, and motivated.
• Has the confidence to lead an independent organisation, balancing a not-for-profit ethos with satisfying shareholders, whilst also complying with Arts Council statutory requirements.
• Is financially astute, innovative in approach, and skilled in building collaborative, purposeful partnerships.
• Is a visible and passionate advocate for the power of music in young people’s lives.

The successful candidate will be joining Bury Music Service at an exciting point in its development, with strong partnerships creating new and meaningful opportunities for change.

If you are a strategic and inspirational leader, committed to equity, excellence, and inclusion in music education, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the attached application form, including a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role, and return it to [e-mail].

Closing Date

16th June 2025

Interviews

Week beginning 23rd June 2025

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About The Provider

Bury Music

Bury Music Service (strategic partner of the Greater Manchester Music Hub) is a not-for-profit music education organization committed to delivering high-quality music education and musical opportunities to children and young people in Bury.