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Creative Engagement Coordinator

Chetham’s is a unique cultural institution and charity in the heart of Manchester combining music, education, and heritage.  We are home to three extraordinary places – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and Stoller Hall.

We believe in the power of music and creativity to unite people, and we are committed to educating and inspiring new generations of musicians and thinkers.

The Job

  • The Creative Engagement Department is seeking a proactive, approachable and organised individual to join our busy team. Responsibilities will include coordinating Chetham’s Library’s Schools programme, music workshops for school groups, tours of Stoller Hall and our Haworth Emerging Artists Scheme.
  • 35 hours per week over 52 weeks of the year. The designation of working hours on a week to week basis can be varied to meet the demands of the role.
  • This is a fixed term, position until 31st August 2026

In return

  • You will be paid £23,649.35 FTE per annum (Scale Point 12).
  • Benefits including free catered lunches during term time and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification

Download: Application Form

Closing Date: Monday 11th August 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 19th August 2025

Please send your application to hr@chethams.com

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be  willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

Marketing Manager 

Chetham’s is a unique cultural institution and charity in the heart of Manchester combining music, education, and heritage.  We are home to three extraordinary places – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and Stoller Hall – and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together.

Our main 482 seat venue is modern and purpose built, and our whole team pride themselves in the variety of events delivered, our excellent team and team working, and the excellent artist, client and audience experiences that we facilitate.

The Job: 

  • We are looking for someone experienced in arts marketing to take ownership of and lead the Audience Development Plan, raise awareness of Stoller Hall as a leading national and international live music venue in the heart of Manchester and manage the day to day running of marketing plans and campaigns for Stoller Hall’s year-round programme of live music and events
  • This is a full-time salaried role but flexible and part time working would be considered.
  • Start date ASAP, subject to relevant checks

In Return:

  • Paid £33,528 – £35,423 per annum (Scale Point 25-27)
  • 20 days per year plus bank holidays
  • Have access to free catered lunches during term time, and free tickets to selected concerts

Download: Job Description and Person Specification

Download: Application Form

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Boughton, General Manager: philboughton@chethams.com

To apply, please download and complete the Job Description and Application pack and email the files to HR@chethams.com.

Application deadline: Tuesday 26th August 2025

Interviews: w/c 1st September 2025

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

Standard Information for all applications

Please accept our thanks for your application. We’re unfortunately unable to respond to all applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the School and invited to interview. Except for cases where vacancies are open ended, we aim to make contact with successful applicants within three weeks of the specified closing date.

The recruitment process and associated paperwork is in line with the standard regarding safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education.

Any successful candidates(s) will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. You will need to declare any unfiltered convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs which you have ever had and give details of the offences.

Chetham’s School of Music is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. Please let us know if you have any special requirements in the interview process.

Please read this information alongside applications for ALL jobs with the Stoller Hall and Chetham’s School of Music.

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Reg. Charity No: 526702

Read More About The Stoller Hall

 

We are a Disability Confident Level 1: Committed Employer, which means we have committed to:
– ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
– communicating and promoting vacancies
– offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
– anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
– supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
– at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people