Music Service Manager

Music Mark; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Learning and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Doncaster Music Service is seeking a Music Service Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of music education across Doncaster. You will play a key role in ensuring that children and young people have access to high-quality music education opportunities.

The role involves leading partnerships, managing resources, and driving innovation within the service. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in young people's lives through music education.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in music education with a strong understanding of service development.
• Ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and develop strategic partnerships.
• Proven track record in driving innovation and delivering excellent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Doncaster’s Music Service.
• Develop and monitor key strategic plans for music education.
• Manage traded income, budgets, and financial resources.
• Drive commercial growth and secure external funding.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Service Development

Partnership Working

Data Analysis

Job description

£48,227 - £52,414 per year (pay award pending)

Employer

City of Doncaster Council

Location

Doncaster Music Service, Bentley My Place

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date

13th September 2026

Doncaster Music Service is seeking a Music Service Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Doncaster's Music Service, helping to ensure that children and young people across the borough can access high-quality music education opportunities. You will play a leading role in shaping the future of music education across Doncaster.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Doncaster’s Music Service, helping to ensure that children and young people across the borough can access high-quality music education opportunities.

As Music Education Service Manager, you will play a leading role in shaping the future of music education across Doncaster. Working closely with schools, partners, funders and colleagues across the South Yorkshire Music Hub, you will ensure that the service remains ambitious, inclusive, financially sustainable and aligned with the National Plan for Music Education.

Duties include:

• Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of Doncaster’s Music Service.
• Developing and monitoring key strategic plans, including Music Education Hub and Schools Music Education plans.
• Leading commercial growth and promoting sustainable service delivery.
• Identifying, securing and managing external funding opportunities.
• Managing traded income, budgets and financial resources.
• Developing strong partnerships with schools, cultural organisations, funders and stakeholders.
• Leading service performance monitoring, data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Representing the Music Service at local, regional and national forums.
• Providing leadership and line management across the Music Service team.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, governance, funding and statutory requirements.

What You Will Bring to the Role

You will be an experienced and confident leader with a strong understanding of music education, partnership working and service development. You will have the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, develop strategic partnerships and drive innovation, whilst maintaining a clear focus on delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people.

We recognise that talent can be developed through a range of professional experiences and welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and experience aligned to the requirements of the role.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people through music. You will help shape opportunities for future generations whilst working within a supportive organisation that values learning, collaboration and innovation.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and benefits schemes.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

This post involves working with children and young people and therefore if successful you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

Doncaster Music Service meets the music education needs of schools, pupils, and individuals in the Doncaster area. We promote a high-quality music provision contributing to raising standards across the city.

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