Project Manager

THE ORGANISATION FOR NEW MUSIC AND SOUND; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Organisation for New Music and Sound is seeking an organised, proactive Project Manager to join our Programmes team. The role will oversee a varied portfolio of projects across Brighter Sound and Manchester Music City, including participatory projects for young people and sector-facing initiatives that support Manchester’s wider music ecosystem.

You will lead projects from planning through to completion, managing timelines and budgets, while building relationships with artists, participants,

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive project management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects across partners and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied portfolio of projects across Brighter Sound and Manchester Music City from planning to completion.
• Manage timelines, budgets and outcomes while following established processes.
• Build positive relationships with artists, participants, partners, music professionals and freelancers.
• Provide clear direction and ownership to project coordinators and delivery teams.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Collaborative

Project management

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Job description

We’re seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Project Manager to join our Programmes team.

The role will oversee a varied portfolio of projects across Brighter Sound and Manchester Music City. This includes participatory music projects for young people, emerging and mid-career musicians, alongside sector-facing initiatives that support the development and sustainability of Manchester’s wider music ecosystem.

Working closely with the Head of Programmes and colleagues across Brighter Sound, you will take ownership of projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they meet agreed objectives, timelines, budgets and outcomes. You will work confidently across different audiences, partners and delivery models, while following established systems and processes.

You will build positive relationships with artists, participants, partners, music professionals and freelancers, providing clear direction and ensuring everyone understands their role and responsibilities.

This is a hands‑on management role, requiring you to support Project Coordinators, step into practical delivery when needed, make decisions, manage competing priorities and respond constructively when plans change.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, solutions‑focused and confident in taking ownership of multiple projects, with a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences, opportunities and connections across the music sector.

Job Description

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