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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract / Attachment until April 2027, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC National Orchestra of Wales
LOCATION: BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff - Hybrid possible
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
BBC EXTEND
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (BBC NOW) to lead delivery of the BBC NOW Connect programme, enabling the Orchestra to enrich lives across Wales through inclusive access to orchestral music. You will be key in supporting engagement in communities with limited access to the arts. Combining music education expertise, project management and interpersonal skills, the role designs and delivers learning activity, builds partnerships, and supports arts & health, education and talent development as one of two education producers.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join a team dedicated to making orchestral music accessible, relevant and impactful across Wales. You'll collaborate with passionate musicians, partners and communities to create meaningful cultural experiences that broaden access, support young talent and improve wellbeing. This is a role with real purpose, offering opportunities to shape innovative programmes, build lasting partnerships and develop your skills in a supportive, creative environment with national reach and social impact at its core.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
* Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of BBC NOW Connect activity across regional hubs and national programmes, aligned to strategic priorities.
* Design and deliver high-quality, inclusive learning and engagement projects, both live and digital, that broaden access to orchestral music.
* Build and sustain strong partnerships with communities, education, arts and health organisations across Wales.
* Support the development of young people and progression routes into music, contributing to the talent pipeline in Wales.
* Collaborate with musicians to co-create community-led activity, including residency models and long-term engagement programmes.
* Manage project budgets, resources, safeguarding, logistics and stakeholders to ensure activity is delivered on time, on budget and to BBC standards.
* Embed effective monitoring and evaluation, using insight to demonstrate impact and continuously improve programme delivery.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Experience designing and delivering high-quality learning or engagement activity in an arts, cultural or education setting.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver complex programmes on time and within budget.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate with diverse groups.
* Experience of building and maintaining effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and communities.
* A strong commitment to broadening access, inclusion and diversity, with understanding of how to reduce barriers to participation
DESIRABLE :
* Experience working with orchestras, musicians or within the classical music sector.
* Knowledge of the education landscape in Wales, including music services and curriculum developments.
* Experience delivering projects in arts & health or wellbeing settings.
* Experience developing digital learning content or working across digital platforms.
* Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects to demonstrate impact and inform future development.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.