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Joint Head of WBP

Chetham’s School of Music seeks an accomplished performer, teacher and leader with a specialism in Woodwind to fulfil a Head of Department role.

The Job

• A permanent, term time only role from January 2027 (subject to recruitment checks).
• 4 days per week, Monday to Friday (with additional hours supporting student performances/ rehearsals during the evening and at weekends as required). Hours can be considered on an individual and flexible basis. (This role may be suitable for a job share for the right candidates).
• Regular Saturday morning work is required, plus some evening and additional weekend work.
• The role will focus on caretaking the Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Department. The successful candidate(s) will support our Woodwind, Brass & Percussion students to continue to reach the highest of musical standards within a nurturing environment, focussed on personal growth and wellbeing. Able to inspire, teach and support all levels of students alike, candidates will equally be capable of working at management level – liaising with parent and the wider staff team.

In return

• Salary – MPS plus responsibility allowance B (0.8) FTE equivalent.
• Flexibility available in respect to working hours.
• Benefits include subsided catered lunches during term-time, on site gym, free tickets to selected concerts & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Download: Application Form
Download: Job Description and Person Specification

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Please send your completed application form to HR@chethams.com

Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Interviews: 1st October 2026

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

Sales & CRM Lead

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 to lead the development and delivery of ticketing, CRM and sales strategy across Stoller Hall, Chetham’s School of Music and Chetham’s Library.
• The postholder will take strategic ownership of Spektrix and audience data, using insight to support sales growth, audience & fundraising development.
• They will lead pricing, ticketing and sales approaches while ensuring that commercial objectives are balanced with accessibility and inclusion.
• They will work closely with Marketing, Operations, Development, Chetham’s School of Music and Chetham’s Library, as well as promoters, agents and external partners.
• This is a full-time position, worked during weekday daytime hours, with a requirement for flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

In Return:

• Salary: commencing on £29,887.85 to £31,247.34 per annum (Scale Points 18-20) – Subject to pay review.
• 20 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Subsidised lunches during term time, and free tickets to selected concerts.
• Cycle to work Scheme.

Download: Application Form
Download: Job Description and Person Specification

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

Please send your completed application form to HR@chethams.com

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

Application deadline: 14th September 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing 21st September 2026

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

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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