Project and Data Officer (Music) - WMF2505e

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Project Lead and Data Officer to support the Westmorland and Furness Music Service. The successful candidate will manage music education programs, engage with schools, and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as a relevant qualification in Arts Management. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this is an exciting opportunity to promote high-quality music education for children and young people in Cumbria.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven skills in Arts Management and Leadership.
• Highly organized and pro-active.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Music Service and Cumbria Music Hub programme.
• Manage and deliver various music education programmes.
• Engage with children, young people, and educational settings.

Skills

Arts Management

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in Arts Management or similar

Job description

Job details

Job reference REQ00000019361
Date posted 18/12/2025
Application closing date 12/01/2026
Location PENRITH or KENDAL
Salary £28,598 £29,540
Package Blank
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time

Project and Data Officer (Music) - WMF2505e

Location: A Westmorland and Furness office base – Kendal or Penrith but must have the ability to travel to the Music Store in Penrith as required - Hybrid working is part of the role which will include some travel throughout Cumbria and some evening/weekend work by negotiation.

Fixed term for 12 months or temporary internal transfer (internal candidates)

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit a Project Lead and Data Officer to join our Westmorland and Furness Music Service Team. You will support the delivery of the Music Service and the Cumbria Music Hub programme, and our strategic priorities. This post will suit a highly organised, enthusiastic and pro‑active person who has proven skills in, or who wishes to develop their Arts Management and Leadership skills. Our new colleague must be dedicated and committed to providing high-quality musical opportunity for children, young people, and their educational settings. They will need to work collaboratively with colleagues, and to organise, prioritise and work autonomously and flexibly to meet targets.

If successful, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the Leadership Team of the Music Service and Music Hub and will be responsible to the Music Service Coordinator. The role will include the opportunity to work with varied and diverse stakeholders including children and young people, their schools and families.

The successful applicant will provide support for the operational management and delivery of the Westmorland and Furness Music Service and Music Hub suite of programmes and music education opportunities across the Cumbria Music Hub. Delivered both in and out of school settings for the benefit of all children and young people in Cumbria you will:

• Support the Music Service and Cumbria Music Hub leadership team to project manage and deliver our suite of programmes across the county.
• Support, and where appropriate develop business systems to ensure effective processes are in place to collate and monitor participant engagement, enrolment, attendance and progression analysis and participant feedback. Prepare data reporting requirements and returns for external funding bodies and DfE.
• Take a supported lead in multiple smaller projects at any or all life‑cycle stages from initial scoping, through delivery and completion.
• Support our out‑of‑school programme of activities (including evening, weekend, and holiday courses) through providing administrative support to the programmes and attending courses, rehearsals and events in a pastoral capacity to secure safeguarding of children and young people.

Our aims are to:

• Support schools and other education settings to deliver high‑quality music education.
• Support all children and young people to engage with a range of musical opportunities in and out of school.
• Support young people to develop their musical interests and talent further, including into employment.

Westmorland and Furness Music Service, the Cumbria Music Hub Lead Organisation

Westmorland and Furness Music Service is a traded service and the lead organisation of the Cumbria Music Hub which is funded by the Department for Education and brokered by Arts Council England.

Through the Music Service and our Hub Partnerships we deliver a wide range of high‑quality music education offers to support the musical lives and development of children and young people, schools, and other education providers. Delivering services within and beyond the classroom we work with 80% of schools, and over 7,000 children and young people each week.

Cumbria Music Hub works in partnership with local and national partners including the University of Cumbria, the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and a wealth of local engagement and delivery partners to co‑deliver programmes to schools and young people. Our aim is to enable all children and young people to have access to music education, and to enjoy music making through learning to sing, playing an instrument and creating music, and having the opportunity to progress their musical interests and talents. We also ensure the sustainability of music education through innovative workforce development programmes for music teachers and practitioners whilst also fostering workforce development opportunities for emerging musicians.

We believe in a high‑quality music education for all children and young people in and look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic colleague to join our team.

Hybrid working is a feature of this role, however there is a requirement and expectation for face‑to‑face meetings, and programme delivery across the county of Cumbria and beyond.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site- Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments.

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact Sharyn Duffey - Strategic Lead School Organisation, Admissions and Traded Services, [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 12th January 2026

Interview date: 16th January 2026

We are currently operating both in‑person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description before clicking apply!