Project Co-Ordinator

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About The Job

is looking to fill this vacancy 08/09/08

We are the UK's largest national popular music training organisation with over 20 music centres across the country and over 2,000 students. It designs and delivers industry-relevant music courses across further and higher education sectors.

We are keen to develop music opportunities and work experience/work-based learning for freelance student musicians. This exciting new post will be central to Access to Music achieving this aim.

The appointed person(s) will work under the direction of our marketing and events managers on developing this project. Responsibilities will include liaison with the music industry and music organisations (trade bodies, record labels, publishers, promoters, managers, manufacturers etc.) leading to the development of music opportunities and their promotion. It will also include event management activities (gigs, festivals, masterclasses, workshops etc.).

The post is offered as a one-year contract, which will be reviewed at the end of the term for possible extension. The role will be based at our head office in central Leicester and is offered on either a full-time or job share (part-time) basis.

The role will suit a graduate, or non-graduate, interested in the UK music sector with experience, or a strong interest, in event management/arts administration and project development.
The ideal candidate will have/be:

1. Excellent communications skills
2. Strong research and data management skills.
3. Familiar with the structure and developments in the modern music industry.
4. Familiar with event logistics and terminology.
5. Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, email and internet).
6. Awareness of marketing methods.
7. Appreciation of new media formats: Internet to include websites, mobile technology etc.
8. Ability to work independently under direction.

Please email a covering letter via UK Music Jobs ensuring a CV is attached to your profile and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Please telephone Martin Smith on 07787 554 894 for more details about the post. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 October 2008.