Music Service Manager (CDC)

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Basis Full time

Job profile for Music Service Manager (CDC)

Bentley Myplace 13/09/2026 Music Service Manager (CDC)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £48,227 - £52,414 (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Management

Date posted 18/08/2026

Job reference REQ
23794

Attachments

• JRS - Music Service Manager.docx
• Manager 3 Profile - for Music Service Manager.docx
• Benefits booklet.docx

Based at:
Doncaster (with travel across the borough and wider South Yorkshire Music Hub area as required)

Salary details:
Grade 10, £48,227 - £52,414 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements:
We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time and hybrid working options where service requirements allow.

Closing date:
Sunday 13 September 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident and ambitious organisation that puts improving the lives of residents at the centre of everything we do. An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Doncaster's Music Service, helping to ensure that children and young people across the borough can access high-quality music education opportunities.

As Music Education Service Manager, you will play a leading role in shaping the future of music education across Doncaster. Working closely with schools, partners, funders and colleagues across the South Yorkshire Music Hub, you will ensure that the service remains ambitious, inclusive, financially sustainable and aligned with the National Plan for Music Education.

Duties include:

• Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of Doncaster's Music Service.
• Developing and monitoring key strategic plans, including Music Education Hub and Schools Music Education plans.
• Leading commercial growth and promoting sustainable service delivery.
• Identifying, securing and managing external funding opportunities.
• Managing traded income, budgets and financial resources.
• Developing strong partnerships with schools, cultural organisations, funders and stakeholders.
• Leading service performance monitoring, data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Representing the Music Service at local, regional and national forums.
• Providing leadership and line management across the Music Service team.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, governance, funding and statutory requirements.

You will be an experienced and confident leader with a strong understanding of music education, partnership working and service development. You will have the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, develop strategic partnerships and drive innovation, whilst maintaining a clear focus on delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people.

We recognise that talent can be developed through a range of professional experiences and welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and experience aligned to the requirements of the role.

This is an opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team that makes a real difference to…