Head of Programmes

Strategic Leadership & Programme Development

• Contribute to the SMT driving forward the next phase of strategic development for Brighter Sound & Manchester Music City
• Lead on the integration & delivery of the strategic plan across all programmes and projects, ensuring that our work reflects and progresses our mission, values and charitable objectives.
• Embed and evolve a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework across all activities, ensuring the organisation can evaluate its work and impact.
• Provide a developmental perspective on our portfolio, identifying opportunities for innovation, growth and increased scale and ambition.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Build, develop, and manage high-value strategic partnerships with a diverse range of organisations, from local music venues and educational institutions to national arts bodies and international networks.
• Represent Brighter Sound & Manchester Music City as a key advocate, building the reputation of both locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Act as a representative for Manchester within the international Music Cities Network, forging global connections and sharing best practice.
• Contribute to sector development by creating opportunities for new collaborations and integrating best practice within the field of artist development across the North and nationally.

Fundraising & Income Generation

• Play a lead role in the financial sustainability of the organisation, identifying, researching & securing funding
• Develop compelling applications to Trusts & Foundations.
• Manage & grow relationships with local authority partners.
• Cultivate support from individual donors, members & corporate sponsors.

Team Leadership & Management

• Provide inspirational team management & professional development for our programmes team: currently made up of permanent, fixed term and freelance staff.
• Foster a collaborative & inclusive culture within the team, ensuring work is delivered to the highest quality.