Music Development Specialist - Ref: EE10825

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local music education service in Walsall is seeking a full-time Music Development Specialist to lead music education opportunities and engage with schools. The role requires collaboration and training delivery within a vibrant team environment, with a hybrid working model of 3 days in-person and 2 days remote. Candidates must be prepared to provide evidence of qualifications and experience in their applications. The position emphasizes safeguarding responsibilities and requires a proactive approach to enhancing music education across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing music education opportunities.
• Ability to engage with schools and deliver training to staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop education opportunities in music.
• Engage with local schools.
• Create and deliver training for staff.

Job description

Music Development Specialist

Lead Practitioner 1-5: £52,026 - £57,418 per annum.

The Walsall Music Education Service is seeking a full‑time Music Development Specialist to join its vibrant management team. The role reports to the Music Education Manager and focuses on multiple development areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop education opportunities in peripatetic music provision.
• Build business engagement with Walsall schools.
• Create and deliver training for both curriculum staff and the Music Service workforce.

Hourly hours are standard office hours during the week, with additional weekly evenings for Music Centre management, concerts and other activities. The role is hybrid, typically 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office/school/music centre, depending on the timetable.

The Service is part of The Black Country Music Hub, serving Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Dudley. School work can be in any of the 115 schools across the Walsall borough, and concert locations are usually Walsall based but can be anywhere in the Black Country or Staffordshire. A driving licence is not mandatory, but the ability to travel between sites is required; public transport may not be feasible for evening performances.

Interview dates: initial interviews in mid‑January (likely 19th January). Successful candidates will be observed teaching in late January/early February with a second panel interview on either 11th or 25th February.

Important note

When completing your online application form, you must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria in the employee specification. If you do not include this statement you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections; we do not accept CVs. For further information, consult our Information for Applicants leaflet. View Job Description and Employee Specification.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

Closing Date

Friday 9th January 2026.

Safeguarding, EEO, and DBS

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes that promote a culture of safeguarding. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) for any relevant overseas periods.