SOME KEY INFORMATION

• Based at County Hall Taunton with flexible hybrid working options. Some evening and weekend work may be required to attend events.
• The Octagon Music Hub Manager will lead the development and delivery of a high-performing, inclusive Music Hub.
• The chance to shape the future of music education in a vibrant, creative region.
• 33 days annual leave - plus bank holidays
• Permanent contract - 37 hours per week
  What will I be doing?
  As Music Hub Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of a high-performing, inclusive Music Hub. You’ll drive strategic planning, commissioning, and partnership development to ensure every child — including those with SEND — has access to high-quality, diverse, and progressive music education.
  You’ll be at the heart of a vibrant music education ecosystem, working with schools, cultural organisations, funders, and communities to deliver the Local Plan for Music Education (LPME) and meet Arts Council England (ACE) funding requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic direction and implementation of the LPME
• Commission inclusive and innovative music education services
• Manage budgets, funding agreements, and financial sustainability
• Build strong partnerships with educators, cultural organisations, and stakeholders
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all Hub activities
• Represent the Hub nationally and regionally, including with ACE and DfE

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. Essential requirements of the role:

• Deep knowledge of music education and commissioning frameworks
• Proven leadership in music education or cultural services
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and partnership building
• Degree in Music Education or Music Management (or equivalent experience)

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
What’s in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?
The Salary for this role is Grade 8 - £49,282 per annum
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Alison Jeffery, 079813 820699 alison.jeffery@somerset.gov.uk (Please note that I am on annual leave between 25th and 29th August)
Interviews will take place on the 18th or 19th September 2025.
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Reference: SCC0561

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic direction and implementation of the LPME
• Commission inclusive and innovative music education services
• Manage budgets, funding agreements, and financial sustainability
• Build strong partnerships with educators, cultural organisations, and stakeholders
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all Hub activities
• Represent the Hub nationally and regionally, including with ACE and Df

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. Essential requirements of the role:

• Deep knowledge of music education and commissioning frameworks
• Proven leadership in music education or cultural services
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and partnership building
• Degree in Music Education or Music Management (or equivalent experience