Chief Executive
Music Mark is looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with vision and energy to make a significant impact on the music education sector and secure a more stable future, for the ultimate benefit of the country’s children and young people.
Music Mark is the UK Association for Music Education, a subject association representing over 500 organisations and individuals across the UK, including music services, schools, universities, arts organisations, industry partners and resource providers.
At a time of significant change for education and the arts, we are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase of influence and impact.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will be the public face and strategic leader of the organisation. You will shape a new organisational strategy, strengthen Music Mark’s national influence and build effective relationships with government departments, cultural bodies, funders and sector partners. You will represent the membership at the highest levels and advocate persuasively for a high-quality, inclusive music education for all children and young people.
We are looking for a credible and collaborative leader with senior experience in education, public policy, the cultural sector or a related field. You will be an outstanding communicator and relationship-builder, comfortable engaging with ministers, civil servants, cultural leaders and practitioners alike. Most importantly, you will bring a strong commitment to equity, access and the value of music in the lives of children and young people.
This is a rare opportunity to shape national thinking and policy in music education and to support a sector that directly benefits hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK.
Music Mark is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and communities.
How to Apply
For further information about the role, person specification and proposed timeline, please download the recruitment pack. To apply, please complete the Application Form. Please also complete the optional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email matthew.crisp@musicmark.org.uk.
If you would like to arrange an informal conversation with the Chair of the Board of Trustees before submitting your application, please email Peter Smalley at chair@musicmark.org.uk.
About the Provider
Music Mark
We are a membership organisation, Subject Association, and an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) advocating for excellent musical learning in and out of school.
