Partnership Manager
The award-winning Lincolnshire Music Service is seeking a full-time Partnership Manager to champion and develop music opportunities in the district of East Lindsey within the county of Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire Music Service is the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub which is funded by the Department for Education and brokered by Arts Council England. We deliver to 93% of schools within Lincolnshire with an excellent reputation for high-quality delivery and customer service. LMS (Lincolnshire Music Service) is a friendly team consisting of around 70 contracted tutors committed to making a difference through music across the county.
The postholder will ensure that the values and strategic vision for Lincolnshire Music Service are clearly communicated and embedded throughout all activities. They will need to be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, and in particular, with other Partnership Managers (we have 5 in total allocated across the districts), as well as manage complex workloads and partnerships. This role would be covering East Lindsey, which is a large rural and coastal area of 1,760 km2, making it the fifth-largest district in England. The major locations include Horncastle, Alford, Wragby, Spilsby, Mablethorpe, Skegness, Louth and Woodhall Spa.
The ability to take the initiative, demonstrate impact, work independently, communicate across teams and partners we well as schools will be essential to the success of the role. Previous strategic experience of Whole-Class Instrumental Teaching and the Primary/Secondary Music Curriculum is desirable.
The Music Service supports schools to deliver high quality teaching and learning by offering a wide range of services and products. At a strategic level, Lincolnshire Music Service is a traded service and receive funding through Arts Council England. The Hub brings together various partners, from across the county and beyond, creating a wide range of opportunities for all children and young people to become involved with Music in Lincolnshire.
We believe in a high-quality music education for all children and young people in Lincolnshire and require a committed, experienced and quality Partnership Manager to change lives through music.
Hybrid working is a feature of this role, however there is a requirement and expectation for face to face meetings, delivery and outreach within the district and beyond.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- Teacher's pension scheme
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Career progression opportunities
- Term time only 39 weeks of the year
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications will close on 22/06/23 and interviews will take place on or around 28/06/23
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
Jennifer McKie - Head of LMS via email jennifer.mckie@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Best of luck with your application
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and work will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements including regularity of home and office working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
How to Apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.