Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Music Centre
Director of Music (Initial 3-year fixed term with possibility of extension)
Ref: ALC1558
Starting salary from £48,149 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum (pro rata).
The University of East Anglia is looking for a new Director of Music to lead its active and energetic Music Centre.
We are looking for:
- Musical leadership in a varied, dynamic, non-academic environment
- Imagination in programming for varied performers and for audience appeal
- Flexibility and the motivation to take forward a large and thriving musical community
- Cultural direction and inspiration to enrich University life and enhance our place within the wider community of Norwich and Norfolk
You will have a strong conducting background and skills with both orchestra and choir. You’ll be committed to the value of music for musicians, in both performing and social contexts, and to its place in a community. With an interest in student-led music-making and experience in musical organisation and administration, this is an ideal role for someone with broad musical interests.
You will join a Music Centre with a capable and experienced administrative team, established facilities and which enjoys engagement with the fascinating musical environment in and around Norwich.
This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available from 1 August 2025 on a fixed term basis for 3 years, with the possibility of extension. The hours can be worked flexibly in line with the Music Centre rehearsal, concert and event schedules.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options, and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 28 April 2025
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