Chief Executive

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) is a music education charity, which provides musical and artistic opportunities for the children and young people of Northamptonshire, with a £5m turnover. As lead partner of the Northamptonshire and Rutland Music Hub, the charity works with almost every school in the two counties. We engage with over 50,000 young people per year, run more than 30 County ensembles – bands, orchestras and choirs – 9 Saturday Centres, and further enrichment, and performance opportunities throughout the year. We employ over 250 staff, including 13 who are permanently based at the Kettering Road Music and Arts Centre.

“Some of my favourite memories come from NMPAT and the friendships I found there are still some of the most important in my life. For a lot of the young people, it becomes almost a second home. You’ll find yourself spending the majority of your week giggling in the common room, or figuring out a time signature change during sectional rehearsals, to the mocking frustration of your sectional coach.

 

“The alumni all still feel its impact, making NMPAT not only a brilliant and successful music service, but a community in and of itself. It really is one of a kind and I look forward to seeing it continue to evolve for the talented young people of Northamptonshire.”

 

Naia – former student and professional actor

This role combines the responsibilities of Chief Executive of the Trust, Business Manager of the Charity, Head of the Music Service, and Chief Operating Officer of the Music Hub.

The post holder will be an outstanding leader with knowledge and experience of education management and Music Education, used to managing and leading teams of people, and driving initiatives and improvements. They will have knowledge and understanding of Music Hubs and their pivotal role in supporting Music Education.

Additionally, the post holder will have the opportunity to retain an element of personal delivery as an educator: Instrumental or Vocal teaching, work with County Ensembles, Saturday Music Centres, and through the rich and varied work of the Northamptonshire and Rutland Music Hub.

The post will commence from the beginning of the Autumn Term 2025, or as soon after as possible, with the possibility of an induction and handover period, to be discussed after appointment.

This senior appointment is being offered within a pay range of £75,000 – £85,000. This post benefits from membership of Private Health Cash Plan through WPA, and membership of a workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London (Employers’ contribution 12%).