Music Services Lead Officer
An exciting opportunity to join Southend on Sea City Council on a permanent contract as the Lead Officer for Music on Sea (Southend on Sea Music Service).
We are looking for someone that will be able to lead for the design, development, management and delivery of Music Services for Southend, Music-on-Sea, working with a wide range of partners, funders, stakeholders and young people. The role will provide effective strategic leadership to continue to embed the successful transition of music services into the centrally coordinated Greater Essex Music Hub (GEMH) for the region. The post holder will line manage one Music Support Officer and up to 50 peripatetic music teachers. The successful candidate will be the lead for the service to deliver and manage the activities of the Southend Schools’ Music Service, within the context of the National Plan for Music Education.
You will be based at the Civic Centre (at least 2 days per week), agile work in a number of schools or settings across Southend with a willingness to travel privately or by public transport or work from home (as agreed).
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, please submit your cv via this link and a supporting statement (maximum two pages) evidencing how you meet the specification.
- Closing date: Monday 5 October 2026 at 12 noon
- Formal interviews: Monday 12 October at the Civic Centre Southend
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About the Provider
Music on Sea
Music on Sea is the music service that serves the local authority area of Southend-on-Sea City Council.
