Pembroke Academy of Music Manager

The Pembroke Academy of Music is an open-access music education programme with a vision that all young people should have the opportunity to learn and grow through high-quality engagement with music. PAM works toward this vision by offering local children low-cost classical music instrumental instruction, providing opportunities for them to perform and enjoy classical music and supporting their personal development through music.

The person we appoint to this role will be passionate about music education. You will bring musical expertise and training, as well as an understanding of what makes a music education programme effective.

You will also be passionate about Pembroke House's wider mission and will be looking to mix your musical skills and creative practice with the opportunity to work as part of a small and enterprising organisation, tackling long-term inequalities in a diverse neighbourhood. Key to Pembroke House's work is to fight inequality by building stronger relationships and stronger communities of residents in the Walworth area. You will be excited to ask the question, what is music education beyond individual instrumental instruction? How can a music education programme help build not just stronger individuals but stronger communities?

To find out more about the role, please visit https://www.pembrokehouse.org.uk/jobs/

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

An undergraduate degree in music or an equivalent level of formal musical education
Experienced musician, with excellent performance and teaching skills in at least one instrument (or voice)
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
Proactive organisational skills; ability to plan, prioritise, and reprioritise tasks to manage workload
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from others
Confidence in delegating tasks
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Ability to maintain focus and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
2 years' experience working with children and young people in a music education environment
2 years' experience in project management
Experience of raising money for projects

Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, south-east London. We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Shocked by growing poverty and inequality, the pioneers of the settlement movement sought a new approach: taking up residence to live, work and solve problems alongside local communities. For over 130 years, we’ve been working to bridge traditional divides and unite people – whatever their background or walk of life – in building a better Walworth.