Area Manager, Management

The starting salary for this role is £47,142 per annum subject to increase with following confirmation of the 26-27 financial year pay award. This is based on working 36-hours per week.

This role will require some evening and weekend work to support out of school centres, for which time off in lieu will be taken. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that a minimum of one day a week is spent in the Surrey Arts office in Guildford working with colleagues (Wednesday) with the rest of the time spent split between schools, out of school centres and home working.

We are seeking an inspiring and innovative Area Manager to join the Surrey Arts wider leadership team, playing a central role in leading high quality music education across the East of Surrey. This is a key strategic post, focused on building strong local partnerships and shaping area based music provision that responds to the needs, strengths, and aspirations of young people, schools and communities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to Surrey Music Hub's mission to ensure all children and young people can access meaningful, progressive musical learning. Working collaboratively with schools, community partners, and the Surrey Arts team, you will lead the growth and development of music activity across the area-championing inclusion, supporting colleagues, and helping ensure a broad and balanced musical offer.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
• Opportunities to participate in regional and national music education professional development opportunities

About the Team

Surrey Arts is the Arts Service for Surrey County Council. We are the lead delivery organisation for the Surrey Music Hub. We provide music lessons, instrument hire, out of school music centres, activities and ensembles for young people. Surrey Arts leads on a range of arts and culture programmes across the county.

You will join a team dedicated to "changing lives through world class arts". Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey.

About the Role

As an area manager within Surrey Arts, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our place based work across Tandridge, Reigate & Banstead, and Epsom & Ewell. You'll be a visible, trusted leader-championing high quality, inclusive music and arts opportunities that respond directly to local communities.

You'll take a strategic approach, building meaningful partnerships with schools, music centres, and community organisations to deepen engagement and expand sustained musical learning for children and young people at every stage. Acting as Surrey Arts' main point of contact in the area, you'll listen carefully to local needs and turn opportunity into action.

You'll lead and support an area team to deliver vibrant, relevant programmes across two area centres (currently in Redhill & Oxted) - developing them as welcoming, community connected spaces and beacons for music education. With a strong focus on equity and access, you'll help ensure a broad and balanced musical offer across instruments, genres, and pathways, including those that are currently underrepresented.

In line with Surrey Arts' ambition to reach underserved communities, you'll work alongside local people, schools, and partners to shape programmes together-making participation more meaningful, responsive, and sustainable.

Highly collaborative by nature, the role works closely with…