Creative Programme Director (Music)
Coda Music and Arts Trust Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Reporting to: Coda Chief Executive
Working Hours: 3 days (22.5 hrs) p/w
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum pro rata
Location: Coda Music and Arts Trust, Chewton Farm Rd, Christchurch, BH23 5QL
Probation Period: 3 months
You will maintain, develop, and produce a dynamic, diverse music programme that engages participants, supports learning and well-being, and connects communities. As a key artistic leader, you will embed Coda's core values of excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement across all programming.
Job Requirements
Experience
- Developing and managing music facilities and musicians
- Devising, managing and delivering successful learning programmes
- Devising, managing and delivering successful health and well being programmes
- Responding to funding opportunities and shaping bids to potential funders
Skills
- Establishing and nurturing partnerships
- Organisation and project management
- People management
- Evaluation and reporting
- Ability to work in a flexible manner compatible with jobs and required staffing of the building
Knowledge
- Understanding of and commitment to broad range of music genres
- Understanding of the development of marketing and audience development strategies
- Well networked in music and education sector
Qualifications
- Degree and / or Post Graduate qualification in Music or similar
Personal Qualities
-Able to work under pressure, multi-task and set / meet deadlines
-Enthusiasm and determination
- Commitment to inclusion, diversity and equality
- Flexibility
Job Responsibilities
- To implement and manage a cohesive and financially sustainable music programme at Coda.
- To recruit where necessary, manage and nurture team.
- To manage and deliver all aspects of Coda's existing and future music programme in partnership with musicians and colleagues.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of programmes.
- Keep informed of developments across music education and related sectors.
- Develop music programme as needed to improve quality, access, impact, and reach.
- Develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships.
- Actively promote and support musicians and communities who have protected characteristics and/or who are from backgrounds that have been traditionally marginalised.
- Team management, marketing support and reporting
- Creating and managing budgets, and develop funding applications
- Deliver Coda values - creating beneficial social and economic impact in the local community and contributing to a circular economy to support musicians and educators.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Creative Programme Director (Music)
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
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Job: Creative Programme Director (Music)
Job: Creative Programme Director (Music)
Organisation: Coda Music and Arts Trust
Postcode: BH23 5QL
How to Apply
Please provide your CV and a covering letter outlining:
- Relevant experience & qualifications
- Why you would be a suitable fit for the role
- An idea of what development strategies you might bring to the role
Please send your application by email to: [email protected]
- Contact name: Phil Hallett
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Coda Music and Arts Trust
Coda Music and Arts Trust exists to create lasting, positive change in our community by providing inclusive access to high quality arts, music, and creative health programmes.
We tackle inequality through creativity. Devising and delivering cultural programmes, we empower people of all ages and abilities. We are committed to supporting local education, health, and wellbeing through meaningful artistic experiences.