Programme Manager: Pathways. Children, Families & Young People.

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Britten Pears Arts (BPA) is seeking a Programme Manager: Pathways to lead the strategic planning and delivery of formal music learning pathways for children and young people. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery at Snape Maltings, with travel to other Suffolk locations as needed.

The postholder will ensure inclusive progression, oversee partnerships, budgets and team management, and contribute to safeguarding and educational excellence. Closing date: 21-09-2026.

Qualifications

• Trained musician with significant experience in music education and programme/event management.
• Ability to develop inclusive, progressive music learning pathways.
• Experience working with schools, hubs and sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and development of Pathways programmes (AYM, KS1 Musicianship, Friday Afternoons).
• Ensure coherent progression routes for children and young people.
• Collaborate with artists and tutors to create curricula and outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment, assessment and progression with accessible processes.
• Develop partnerships with schools, music hubs and conservatoires.
• Oversee rehearsals, courses, concerts and participant experiences.
• Manage programme budgets and financial compliance.
• Ensure safeguarding, licensing, DBS and DfE requirements.
• Line-manage staff, freelancers and artists; drive professional development.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation and reporting for continuous improvement.
• Represent BPA externally and support youth voice initiatives.

Skills

Programme management

Music education

Leadership

Partnership development

Budget management

Education

Music degree or equivalent

Tools

Curriculum development

Job description

Maternity Cover

Programme Manager: Pathways. Children, Families & Young People.

Fixed Term

Full Time

Tuesday - Saturday, including after-school delivery on Fridays and occasional extended hours

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Britten Pears Arts (BPA) is a pioneering Music & Arts based charity, situated on the beautiful Suffolk coast, working across a wide range of activities. Music-related charitable work includes Artist Development, a year-round Performance Programme, Music in the Community and Creative Health and our Living Heritage Museum and Archive at The Red House.

At Snape Maltings, our significant commercial activity includes Retail, Hospitality, Galleries and Property – including holiday lets and accommodation for visiting artists. All commercial profits are used to support the BPA charity. We employ more than 150 permanent colleagues, many of whom work flexibly, together with significant numbers of seasonal staff and freelancers.

Our mission is to use Music, Arts & Heritage to transform people’s lives for the better, to bring communities together and effect positive social change. BPA continues to follow in the footsteps of founders Britten and Pears, inspired by their goal to make the arts useful and available to all. At our two internationally recognised cultural destinations; Snape Maltings and The Red House, we create vibrant, uplifting and life-enhancing experiences for visitors, customers and audiences alike. We deliver this vision through our remarkable people and brilliant inclusive teams, working together with a sense of purpose.

Our values guide all of BPA’s activities, with a Pioneering sense of creativity, openness to new possibilities and the courage to take initiative, a Collaborative spirit, knowing the power of teamwork, inclusivity, mutual support and challenge, a Rigorous pursuit of excellence, ambition to go the extra mile, and attention to detail, always Empowering people to learn, grow, find their potential and inspire others.

The Programme Manager: Pathways is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning and delivery of Britten Pears Arts’ formal music learning pathways for children and young people. Leading key programmes including Advanced Young Musicians (AYM), KS1 Musicianship and Friday Afternoons, the postholder ensures the delivery of high-quality, inclusive and progressive musical experiences that support long-term participation and talent development.

This role combines strategic oversight with operational delivery, holding responsibility for programme quality, partnerships, budgets and team management. The successful candidate will be a trained musician with significant experience in music education and programme or event management, a strong understanding of the wider music education landscape and experience delivering programmes for young people. They will be a confident and collaborative leader, committed to safeguarding, educational excellence and inclusive practice, and motivated to create ambitious, well-connected pathways that enable children and young people to progress and thrive.

The role is based at Snape Maltings but some travel and support to other locations within Suffolk will also be required.

In particular we are looking for a candidate who can:

• Lead the planning, delivery and ongoing development of Pathways programmes, including Advanced Young Musicians (AYM), KS1 Musicianship and Friday Afternoons
• Ensure clear, coherent and inclusive progression routes for children and young people across all programmes
• Work in collaboration with artists and tutors to develop high-quality curricula, learning outcomes and progression frameworks
• Oversee participant recruitment, assessment and progression, ensuring processes are accessible, transparent and equitable
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with schools, Music Hubs, conservatoires and other sector organisations
• Oversee the delivery of rehearsals, courses, concerts and performances, ensuring a consistently high-quality participant experience
• Manage programme budgets, including monitoring expenditure, forecasting costs and ensuring financial compliance
• Ensure all activity is delivered in line with safeguarding, licensing, DBS and Department for Education requirements
• Line manage and support staff, freelancers and artists, providing clear direction, supervision and professional developmentLead monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes, using insight and data to inform continuous programme improvement
• Oversee the delivery and development of Friday Afternoons, including digital content and licensing processes
• Represent Britten Pears Arts externally, building relationships and contributing to sector networks and partnerships
• Support the development of youth voice and ensure programmes reflect the needs and experiences of participants
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture across the organisation

What helps us get the most from your application:

• A CV that shares your experience, skills and what you’ve been involved in
• A cover letter giving us a sense of who you are, what interests you about the role, and what you would bring to it
• Applying via our website where possible, so your application comes through clearly and can be reviewed in full

We understand there’s no single “right” way to apply, and that people bring different experiences and styles. If there’s anything we can do to support you in the process or make adjustments, please feel free to get in touch—we’d be very happy to help.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds, in particular from global majority backgrounds and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at Britten Pears Artsand Snape Maltings Trading Limited.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for role at Britten Pears Arts.

Closing date: 21-09-2026 12:00 (midday)

Proposed interviews: w/c 28-09-2026