£55,747 - £61,534 per year (Leadership Pay Scale)
The Strategic Lead for Music will lead the strategic and operational direction of Oldham Music Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and progressive music education in schools, communities, music centre and beyond. You will be a key figure in the borough's cultural and educational landscape, building on a legacy of musical excellence and achievement, whilst also ensuring our music service meets the needs of our diverse and dynamic local population.
Employer: Oldham Council
Location: The Lyceum, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1QG
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: 5th October 2025
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership
* Service Management and Development
* Financial and Operational Oversight
* Schools, Partnerships and Curriculum
* Inclusion, Access, and Engagement
Key Requirements
* Significant leadership experience in music education
* Demonstrable experience in leading change management initiatives and a range of complex multi-faceted projects.
* In-depth understanding of national music education policy and educational landscape, including the National Plan for Music Education and Music Hub responsibilities.
* A passionate advocate for music as a transformative force in young people's lives.
* Inclusive leader who champions diversity and empowerment across teams and communities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About Us
We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy.
Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. Our core values are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together,' and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.
Our Benefits Package
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
* The option to purchase additional annual leave
* An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more
* Salary sacrifices scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work
* Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support
* Staff recognition and celebration events
We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment, or making changes to the workplace.
If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.
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