Role Overview
Music plays a unique and powerful role within the Royal British Legion's Membership community, bringing people together through remembrance, ceremony and shared experience. As Director of Music, you will lead the musical direction of the Central Band of the Royal British Legion, delivering performances that sit at the heart of some of the organisation's most important commemorative, ceremonial and membership events. From the Festival of Remembrance and Annual Conference to prestigious public performances and fundraising occasions, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a highly respected musical programme that has genuine national visibility and impact.
Working within the Membership, Armed Forces and Community Engagement Directorate, we are looking for an experienced and inspiring musical leader who can combine artistic excellence with strong relationship management and operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver and curate performances for the Central Band, ensuring exceptional quality and upholding the Royal British Legion’s musical heritage. Shape and influence the future of music across the RBL communities while supporting membership and community engagement, ceremonial activity and events across the organisation.
Provide leadership that inspires musicians, upholds performance standards, and creates memorable experiences that reflect the charity’s ethos and values. Support RBL licensed bands, advise on musical activities and collaborate with internal volunteer and staff teams, external stakeholders, and military partners both in the UK and internationally.
Contracted to your home address and primarily working remotely, with occasional travel for monthly team meetings and other events.
Qualifications
Proven experience operating at Director of Music level within a major military, ceremonial or similarly high‑profile musical environment. Expert understanding of military and classical repertoire, liturgical music and wider contemporary performance styles. Ability to build trusted relationships across communities, supporting RBL licensed bands and working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Benefits
* 28 days’ paid holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays) with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
* Generous pension contributions (Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%).
* Flexible working options depending on your role.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
* Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support development goals and objectives.
* Opportunities to volunteer.
* Travel loans, cycle‑to‑work scheme and more.
Equal Opportunities
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
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