Head of Music Uk Sponsorship Available

Human Resource
Uk
June 18, 2025
£47 - £57 / year
Part Time Permanent
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Job Description

Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent
Location: University of Reading, London Road Campus
Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 at 23:59 (BST)
Interview Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025
Sponsorship: May be possible under the Skilled Worker Route (SWR) subject to eligibility. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

About the Opportunity

The University of Reading is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our vibrant extracurricular music programme as Head of Music. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced musician to make a lasting impact on our university community by enhancing cultural life through music.

Part of the External Relations Directorate, our dedicated Music team delivers an exciting and diverse year-round programme of musical performances, events, and activities. These engagements not only showcase the talents of students, staff, and alumni, but also connect the University with wider public audiences. You will lead this team, ensuring music continues to play an enriching, inclusive, and engaging role in university life.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Music, you will:

  • Design and deliver a high-quality extracurricular music programme
  • Lead and direct ensembles and musical groups
  • Develop strategic plans for growth and outreach
  • Organise and oversee events, rehearsals, and performances
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Foster student development and community engagement through music

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong creative, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Evening and weekend work will be required.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring leader who is:

  • An experienced group leader with a proven track record in ensemble direction
  • A creative thinker with a passion for all musical genres and inclusive engagement
  • An accomplished musician with excellent technical and leadership skills
  • A strategic planner who can envision and implement programme development
  • A strong communicator who can inspire, influence, and build community
  • Approachable and inclusive, with a commitment to fostering a positive musical culture
  • Adaptable and proactive, comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities
  • Experienced in networking, with the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships
  • Flexible in work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted via the University of Reading jobs portal: www.reading.ac.uk/jobs. You must complete all sections of the online application form, upload your CV, and include a supporting statement.

As part of your application, please also include:

  • A video (8–10 minutes) of you leading a musical ensemble.
  • Ensure you are clearly visible in the video.
  • Upload the video to a platform such as YouTube or Vimeo.
  • Provide a shareable link in your supporting statement.

Context about the ensemble shown, including:

  • Age group
  • Skill level
  • The rehearsal phase during which the video was recorded

Please note: We are evaluating your ensemble leadership, not your video production quality. A simple phone recording is sufficient.

Additional Information

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker Route sponsorship should check eligibility on the UKVI website before applying.

This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Internal candidates should seek approval from their line manager if considering the role as a secondment.

For questions, contact:
Name: Vicky Baldwin
Job Title: Head of Marketing Projects and Planning
Email: v.l.baldwin@reading.ac.uk

Equality and Inclusion

The University of Reading is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We support:

  • The Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality
  • The Race Equality Charter
  • LGBT+ equality
  • Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time, and other flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to share your musical vision and create lasting experiences within a thriving university setting.

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