Programme Manager

Arts Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead music education initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in arts management, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model, with a salary up to £38,000 per annum. Join a collaborative team and drive impactful projects in the evolving music culture landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in delivering music education programmes.
• Experience managing freelance or creative teams.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling and delivery of music programmes.
• Manage a team of freelance staff involved in projects.
• Ensure all programmes are delivered within budget.

Skills

Track record in arts management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Knowledge of music education

Tools

Google Drive

SmartSuite

Job description

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced, motivated Programme Manager with a passion for music and culture, and the confidence to drive projects forward in a small, collaborative team.

Job Description

Location: Hybrid (London-based)

Contract: Full-time

Salary: up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Start Date: Mid/End March

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Programme Manager with a passion for music and culture, and the confidence to drive projects forward in a small, collaborative team.

This is an exciting time to join CDR as we grow nationally and you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling three of our core programmes at a time of real momentum.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in delivering music education programmes, be highly organised, and proactive.

This is an exciting time to join CDR: after recently becoming an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation, we are rapidly growing our projects around the country. Building on 20 years of heritage in the UK underground music scene, there is a significant opportunity to push on further and grow CDR\'s profile to establish ourselves as a leading music and education organisation nationally.

The Programmes You'll Lead

• Music Producer Club (MPC) - digital music-making for young people aged 12-18, delivered in schools, youth centres and online. Taught by 'producer educators' - working music producers we train to educate the next generation -, MPC builds creativity, skills and confidence while connecting participants with electronic music culture and the national curriculum.
• Process - a development programme for women, non-binary and trans+ music makers. Structured across three strands for different abilities (Create, Define, Release), Process combines workshops, mentoring and masterclasses to build skills, confidence and community for underrepresented producers.
• Out The Box (OTB) - hands-on analogue mixing workshops in leading London studios, giving emerging producers practical experience with desks, outboard gear and professional engineers while bridging digital and analogue production techniques.

Job Requirements

• Track record of managing and growing programmes in education, youth, or the arts.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience working with schools, youth centres, studios or community partners.
• Safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• Experience working directly with young people.
• Experience managing freelance or creative teams.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong digital literacy, with confidence in using tools for asynchronous planning, comms, and evaluation (e.g. Google Drive, SmartSuite etc.).
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in electronic music, grassroots culture, and community-focused work.
• Proactive self starter, comfortable working in a small, dynamic team.
• Knowledge of music education or digital music production.
• Report-writing or fundraising experience.
• Familiarity with major funding reporting requirements - i.e. Arts Council England and PRS

Job Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling and delivery of MPC, Process and Out The Box programmes and events.
• Manage a growing team of freelance staff who help deliver and coordinate our projects.
• Manage budgets and ensure all programmes are delivered within budget

Quality Monitoring & Evaluation

• Collect and analyse participant data, case studies and feedback, and drive solutions in response to pain points.
• Support continuous improvement by feeding programme insights into CDR\'s evolving evaluation framework, learning outputs, and communications strategy.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk assessments and health and safety are adhered to across all

Strategic Development

• Work with senior management to scale and embed programmes nationally.
• Ensure programmes align with and contribute to the CDR Pathway, supporting participants to progress from entry-level engagement to sustained creative practice and professional development.

Please send a CV, along with a cover letter (1 page max) detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to [emailprotected] . Include examples of past projects you have managed the delivery and growth of, highlighting your contributions to their success. Closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 9th March.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at CDR
CDR is committed to equity and inclusion in everything we do, from our programmes to our hiring practices. We believe a diverse team is essential to a thriving music and cultural industry.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black people and others who are currently underrepresented in the music and cultural industry. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we guarantee equal opportunity regardless of any protected characteristic.

Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
If you require support for the application or interview process, please contact [emailprotected].

CDR is a black-led community-first music organisation working towards an equitable music industry for producers and artists, with a deep heritage in the UK electronic music scene and a 20-year track record connecting education with modern music culture.

This is an exciting time to join CDR: after recently becoming an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation, we are rapidly growing our projects around the country.