THAMES Projects Manager (Music Education)

THAMES Projects Manager (Music Education)

Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service (THAMES) Closing date: Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
London

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service (THAMES) is seeking a Projects Manager (0.6, Fixed Term Maternity Cover, 12 Months) to lead a diverse portfolio of music programmes across the borough.

Job Description

Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service (THAMES) is seeking a Projects Manager (0.6, Fixed Term Maternity Cover, 12 Months) to lead a diverse portfolio of music programmes across the borough. This person will work in collaboration with cultural partners to support the development of music education in schools. Key partners include English Touring Opera, Global Music Academy, Khiyo, Little People Big Noise, London Symphony Orchestra, London Youth Choirs, Spitalfields Music, VOCES8 Foundation, World Heart Beat among others. THAMES is a lead partner in the Music Hub for London East (East London Music Alliance), working with schools and cultural organisations to provide music and arts opportunities for all children and young people who live or go to school in Tower Hamlets.

Job Requirements

This role would suit an experienced project manager with a strong track record of delivering complex arts or music projects, engaging young people and building effective partnerships across schools and cultural organisations. You'll have an in depth knowledge of music and arts education, confident planning and evaluation skills and experience working within diverse communities. With the ability to inspire confidence and navigate the wider education landscape, you'll combine excellent communication skills with the initiative to drive high quality, inclusive and impactful programmes.

Job Responsibilities

Working closely with the THAMES Projects Manager (Arts Education), you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes across the borough. This includes managing complex partnerships and developing innovative initiatives that respond to local needs and priorities. You will also manage day-to-day project management including developing project plans, managing budgets and delivery of workshops and events. In addition, you will manage the THAMES Arts Education Fund and oversee evaluation and monitoring. The Projects Manager (Music) also leads the THAMES Youth Voice strategy, collaborating across teams and partners to strengthen youth participation and influence.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: THAMES Projects Manager (Music Education)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Wed, 01 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: THAMES Projects Manager (Music Education)

Job: THAMES Projects Manager (Music Education)

Organisation: Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service (THAMES)

Postcode: E1 8JD

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