Area Managers
We are looking for strategic and motivated individuals to join our team as Area Managers at Kent Music. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of music education in your designated area of Kent.
We are looking for strategic and motivated individuals to join our team as Area Managers at Kent Music. This is an exciting time as we expand to support the new geographic area of Kent & Medway. As an Area Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of music education in your designated area of Kent. This includes analysis and scoping of musical activity both in and out of school to support the development and management of instrumental and vocal tuition, term-time out-of-school activities, and school partnerships.
You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible music education that aligns with Kent Music’s values of creativity, inclusion, and achievement.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement a plan for music education in your designated area of Kent.
- Manage instrumental and vocal tuition registration, working with area administrators to ensure seamless delivery.
- Oversee music centre activities, performances, projects, and programs, ensuring alignment with Kent Music’s safeguarding and inclusion policies.
- Build and manage partnerships with schools, music practitioners, and other stakeholders to enhance music opportunities.
- Manage budgets, collect data, and provide reports on all activities.
- Line manage an area administrator and music centre staff, ensuring high-quality customer service and administration.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Proven experience in music education, particularly in building instrumental and vocal tuition programs.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Experience in working with schools and managing budgets.
- Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and youth engagement.
Vacancy 1: Area Manager for Medway
- Salary: £34,200 pro rata, per year
- Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Kent Music Head Office, Javelin Way, Ashford, TN24 8FN
Vacancy 2: Area Manager for Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, and Tunbridge Wells
- Salary: £34,200 pro rata, per year
- Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
- Contract: Fixed term, up to one year (maternity cover)
- Location: Kent Music Head Office, Javelin Way, Ashford, TN24 8FN
How to Apply
If you’re keen to make your mark on music education in Kent and Medway, we’d love to hear from you!
Please return your completed application form, and equality & diversity form to recruitment@kent-music.com.
About the Provider
Kent Music
Kent Music is a music education charity and the Hub Lead Organisation (HLO) for the Kent & Medway Music Hub. At Kent Music we believe in the power of music to inspire and transform lives.
