Projects Manager (Arts Education)
Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service (THAMES) Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
This person will work in collaboration with cultural partners to support the development of arts education in schools. Key partners include Half Moon Theatre, Rich Mix, Whitechapel Gallery, Green Candle Dance, Akram Khan Company, Auto Italia Gallery and Young V&A 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 (Music 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.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Projects Manager (Arts Education)
- Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Projects Manager (Arts Education)
Job: Projects Manager (Arts Education)
Organisation: Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service (THAMES)
Postcode: E1 8JD
How to Apply
https://www.jobs.towerhamlets.gov.uk/apply/vacancies/254/thames-projects-manager-arts-education.html
All applications should be made via our online application system, at this link. Applications should clearly outline suitability for the post in line with the Person Specification.
Application deadline: Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11.59pm. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place week commencing 20 April 2026.
- Contact name: Jak Berry
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service (THAMES)
Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service (THAMES) is funded by the Department for Education and is a lead partner in the East London Music Alliance (ELMA), the Music Hub for London East.