Senior Manager

Senior Manager

HMDT Music Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Award-winning HMDT Music seeks an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager to join its small team, playing a key-role in running its Saturday Programme and helping to realise the artistic and educational ambitions of the charity.

Job Description

Do you have significant experience in the arts and/or arts education sector? Are you self-motivated and highly organised? Do you have excellent people skills? Do you want to make a difference and help transform the lives of young people?

Working closely with the CEO/Creative Director, the Senior Manager role involves, but is not limited to, organising, implementing, managing, monitoring and evaluating our Saturday Programme and supporting our schools and community projects. The postholder is responsible for helping the CEO to maintain relationships with our many partners and plays a key role in developing the long-term vision for HMDT Music's work.

The postholder will be expected to operate efficiently remotely and must be able to conduct affairs effectively in the private, public and voluntary sectors. They must have an arts background (ideally within music) and should have a good working knowledge of practical and policy issues affecting arts education and training within schools and in the community, a good understanding of arts funding issues, excellent communications and IT skills and be able to manage an array of tasks under some pressure. Working on their own initiative, a high level of skill and competence will be needed in relation to advocacy, presentation (oral and written), organisational and administrative skills, alongside the ability to work effectively with flexibility, energy, drive and enthusiasm and contribute positively to a team environment.

HMDT Music is offering a full time, permanent role with a salary of £38,000 working remotely except for 30 Saturdays a week during term time in Hackney, London in lieu of a weekday.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria:

A minimum of 5 year's administrative experience in an arts or arts education environment, creating projects and organising performances/events, working in partnerships with a variety of individuals and organisations and of working directly with the public;

Experience as a musician and/or proficiency in/an understanding of musical training;

Ability to think laterally, work independently, meet deadlines and prioritise a complex workload, excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate your creativity and vision effectively both verbally and in writing;

Computer literacy (we work on mac) including Word, and Excel and the ability to learn how to use new software quickly and effectively to support administrative functions as well as ideally experience with financial management including creating invoices, POs, budgets;

Understanding and working knowledge of SEND and commitment to strategies to ensure IDEA in relation to HMDT Music's work.

Job Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include:

Managing the running of The Saturday Programme including overseeing the schedule, tutors, invoicing and financial monitoring, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead and the primary contact with parents, students and managing the administrative systems to optimise efficiency;

Supporting administration, policy development, evaluation tools and resources and IT systems;

Assisting the creation, development and running of schools and outreach projects including building and maintaining partnerships, liaising with teachers, education staff etc;

Working with the Marketing Coordinator on recruitment for activities, supporting social media, website, campaigns and ongoing promotion;

Assisting with fundraising applications and associated monitoring and report writing;

Inputting into strategic development and policy decisions as appropriate.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

All applications should be made using our website below to access our application and monitoring form. Please submit a CV and cover letter to CEO Tertia Sefton-Green outlining your suitability and interest in the role. For any assistance contact the email below.