Director of Community Programmes

Lewisham Music is an award-winning youth charity and Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub. Working alongside local and national partners, we deliver and support a diverse range of musical opportunities in schools and communities across Lewisham.

The Director of Community Programmes is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring that Lewisham Music offers a diverse and quality music education offer across our communities. The postholder will be responsible for the strategic development of all out-of-school provision, including the Saturday Music Centre, after school groups, holiday courses and our programme at The Fellowship. They will also hold responsibility for overseeing our exciting programme of community events and partnership projects.

A significant focus of this role is working alongside the Chief Executive to fundraise from trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors to ensure that programmes are sustainable and can be developed to meet the changing needs of Lewisham s young people.

The Director of Community Programmes will line manage Lewisham Music s Community Music Coordinator, Community Programme Producer, Connect Programme Producer and Saturday Music Centre Manager. They will also work closely with Lewisham Music office and management staff, Music Tutors and trustees.

Partnership is key to Lewisham Music s work, and the Director of Community Programmes will work closely with key strategic and Hub partner organisations across Lewisham and beyond to ensure a joined-up approach to community music-making and progression opportunities.

They will also manage and develop relationships with a range of funders.

The Role

As Director of Community Programmes, you ll

• Lead and grow our community music offer, including events, community programmes, and holiday courses.
• Secure external funding to ensure the sustainability of programmes.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local and national organisations.
• Oversee a passionate team, driving quality, inclusivity, and innovation.

We re looking for a dynamic leader with

• Proven programme management
• Significant fundraising experience and financial management skills.
• Strong relationship-building and partnership work
• A community-focused leader with a proven commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equalities statement

Lewisham Music is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and value individual differences. If you have a disability and need assistance, please let us know. We will provide reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and interview process. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, accessible and equitable for everyone.