Project Director - Early Childhood Music in South Yorkshire
Concerteenies Closing date: Fri, 20 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
ECMiSY Project Director
Hours: 40 pw - Salary: £48k - Contract: fixed term to 31 Aug 2029 - Location: Sheffield/South Yorkshire
Reports to: Concerteenies chair
About ECMiSY
Early Childhood Music in South Yorkshire (ECMiSY) is an Arts Council England Place Partnership led by SYMCA, with Concerteenies as lead delivery organisation. A consortium of around 16 partners across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield is working together to grow a brilliant partnership delivering high-quality, joined-up music-making for babies, young children and the adults who care for them.
The role
You will lead day-to-day delivery of the partnership, turning a shared vision into a well-run, collaborative programme across South Yorkshire.
Key responsibilities
Coordinate the consortium, keeping partners connected, informed and moving together
Manage the programme plan, budget and risks
Oversee partner grant agreements, monitoring and reporting
Lead reporting to Arts Council England and SYMCA as accountable body
Work with the Independent Evaluator to embed reflection and learning throughout delivery
Build relationships with early years settings, Family Hubs, local authorities and music organisations
Champion inclusion, environmental responsibility and open sharing of learning
Advocate for early childhood music across the region
About you
Proven experience managing multi-partner projects
Strong budget, contract and reporting skills
Excellent communicator, confident with partners at every level
Organised, adaptable and comfortable holding complexity
Understanding of early years, music education or the cultural sector
Committed to equity and to children's and families' voices
Desirable: experience of ACE-funded programmes; knowledge of South Yorkshire.
To apply: Find details on https://www.concerteenies.com/work-with-us. Closing date 12 noon, 20 November 2026
Job Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience managing multi-partner projects or programmes
- Confident managing budgets, contracts, grant agreements and funder reporting
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with partners at every level
- Highly organised, able to juggle priorities and hold complexity calmly
- Understanding of early years, music education or the wider cultural sector
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and centring children's and families' voices
- Comfortable working with evaluation and using learning to shape delivery
- Able to travel across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield
Desirable
- Experience of Arts Council England-funded programmes or Place Partnerships
- Knowledge of the South Yorkshire early years and cultural landscape
- Experience of working with local authorities, Family Hubs or early years settings
- Interest in environmental responsibility and open sharing of learning
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day delivery of the ECMiSY partnership across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield
- Coordinate the consortium, convening meetings and keeping partners connected and aligned
- Manage the programme plan, budget, timeline and risks
- Oversee partner grant agreements, monitoring and compliance
- Lead reporting to Arts Council England and SYMCA as accountable body
- Work with the Independent Evaluator to embed reflection and learning in delivery
- Build relationships with early years settings, Family Hubs, local authorities and music organisations
- Champion inclusion, environmental responsibility and open sharing of learning
- Advocate for early childhood music across the region and nationally
- Report to and work closely with the Director of Early Childhood Music
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Project Director - Early Childhood Music in South Yorkshire
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 20 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Project Director - Early Childhood Music in South Yorkshire
Job: Project Director - Early Childhood Music in South Yorkshire
Organisation: Concerteenies
Postcode: S1 2BX
How to Apply
How to apply
A C.V. and covering letter (no more than 4 sides of A4 in 11 point) explaining your suitability for the role should be emailed to [email protected].
Closing date for applications: Friday 20 November at midday
Interviews: Monday 7 December in Sheffield.
Start date: By agreement - as early in 2027 as possible.
- Contact name: Polly Ives
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Concerteenies
Creating musical connections for children aged 0-7 and their communities