Music Supervisor/Instrument Technician | Brent

An Exciting Role with the Brent Music Service

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Brent Music Service seeking to recruit a full-time instrument manager/technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented team of music educators to support the delivery of high-quality music education throughout Brent.

Providing specialist music support to schools in the county, Brent Music Service is a non-profit organisation which places quality and accessibility at the forefront of its delivery. Our work includes instrumental and curriculum music teaching and extends to workshop and ensemble delivery, CPD opportunities for teachers, and numerous events and performances. The service works closely with the Arts Council to ensure our provision is inclusive and of the highest quality.

The role of instrument manager/technician is key to the day to day running of the Service and includes managing and maintaining our library of instruments, our music library, delivering instruments to and collecting them from our partner schools, concert management (including set-up and take down), managing our large inventory and stocktaking. Knowledge of basic instrument repairs/servicing would be an advantage though not essential.

Although predominantly based at our offices in at Claremont High School, the successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and often at a range of locations throughout the borough. A full, clean driving licence is essential to this role as it will involve driving a large Transit-type van.

The Person

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is flexible and well organised. It is vital this person is comfortable working as part of a team and is able to build strong, working relationships quickly. The role involves some weekend working and so flexibility is required.

The successful person will be highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines, ,efficient, possess good computer skills, (especially with spreadsheets) in order to maintain an update our inventory. They will be able to work with a high level of attention to detail and have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience working with external stakeholders to negotiate contracts and a basic knowledge of musical instruments and their repair would be an advantage as would experience of working in an education environment.

There is no specific set of qualifications for this role, but a strong level of computer literacy would be an advantage. Training in instrument repair and servicing is not essential and training may be given to a suitable candidate.

A full clean driving licence is essential to this role.

For an informal, confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact the Interim Deputy Head of Service, Chris Kendrick, by emailing info@brentmusicservice.com

Closing date: 14 June 2023 (23:00)

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

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