Guildhall Trust
Job in
Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listing for:
Arts Council
Part Time, Contract
position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
-
Entertainment & Gaming
Music / Audio Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly
GBP
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: The Guildhall Trust
Job Summary
Portsmouth Guildhall is assuming the responsibility for running Portsmouth Music Hub from September ‘26. The Hub Manager will plan and ensure delivery of the Hub’s programme. Working with schools, stakeholders and partners, this role will support the delivery of music education to young people.
Job Description Plan, Organise and Deliver Music Hub Events Plan, organise, deliver and commission high quality Hub events, including programming, technical specifications, risk assessments, front of house coordination and safeguarding in partnership with the Guildhall Learning and Participation Manager.Coordinate Communications and Operations with Guildhall to Support Smooth Transition Liaise between CEO of Portsmouth Guildhall, the Guildhall Learning and Participation Manager and Portsmouth Music Service to facilitate a smooth transition of the Lead Partner role.Strengthen Educational Links Across Schools and Settings Build and sustain strong, trusting relationships with schools (Heads of Music, SLT, curriculum leads, class teachers and admin teams) to coordinate participation, logistics, consents, event requirements and needs analysis.Develop CPD Opportunities for Staff Lead termly Primary Subject Network Meetings in partnership with the Portsmouth Education Partnership.Seek and Create New Opportunities Through the Guildhall Partnership Utilise the Guildhall's profile, reputation and networks to create new live performance opportunities and progression routes for children and young people, strengthening links between early musical experiences and future creative careers.Champion High Quality Live Performance Experiences Curate inspiring live performance opportunities – including school showcases, citywide ensembles and festivals – with clear learning outcomes and opportunities for audience participation.Liaise With Ensemble Directors Support and manage ensemble directors and assistant directors to ensure strong delivery, continued participation and citywide outreach.Lead Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Reporting Develop and implement robust systems for monitoring participation, progression and engagement across all Hub and Guildhall partnership activities.View full Job Description on website.
Job Requirements We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with schools in music education and the arts.
- Has experience of delivering events and schools focused activities.
- Has experience with commissioning and contracting workshop leaders, monitoring and evaluation.
- Can demonstrate event co‑ordination and management experience.
- Is able to plan and manage budgets.
- Is skilled and knowledgeable about safeguarding, and best practice when working with young people.
- Has excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Has strong administrative skills, to include planning and reporting.
- Is comfortable working in complex partnership environments.
- Is a confident project lead, with good operational knowledge when working with schools and young people.
- Is a qualified teacher.
Job Responsibilities This 20 hour per week, fixed term contract role (initially 1 year, but with option to extend) located at Portsmouth Guildhall will start from September 2026.
The role of Music Hub Manager will mirror the school calendar with a flexibility to work during term time and some of the school holidays as per the requirements of the role. Some evening and weekend work may be required to support events and partners.
Key responsibilities include:
Plan, Organise and Deliver Music Hub EventsCoordinate Communications and Operations with Guildhall to Support Smooth TransitionStrengthen Educational Links Across Schools and SettingsDevelop CPD Opportunities for StaffSeek and Create New Opportunities Through the Guildhall PartnershipChampion High Quality Live Performance ExperiencesLiaise With Ensemble DirectorsLead Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact ReportingA registered charity, The Guildhall Trust provides a range of inspirational opportunities through its interactive ‘Get Involved’ programmes, events that it produces and manages and is responsible for the operation of Portsmouth Guildhall and The White Rock, Hastings.
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