Music Timetable and Administration Officer

Music Timetable and Administration Officer

Starting salary SCP 17 £15,538.59 - £16,096.42 per year (£29,086.77 - £30,130.98 per year FTE)

Chetham's School of Music is seeking a Music Timetable and Administration Officer to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in Manchester city centre.

Employer: Chetham's School of Music

Location: Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB

Contract Type: Part-Time Permanent

Closing Date: 20th April 2026 at 09:00

Chetham's is a magical place, home to the UK's largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The Job

Chetham's School of Music seeks a highly organised and entirely dependable Music Timetable and Administration Officer. You will take responsibility for scheduling the weekly instrumental timetables for the UK's largest specialist music school.

• You will demonstrate logic and problem solving skills in abundance with a student focused approachability in manner.
• Anticipated working hours: 21 hours per week, 43 weeks per year (term time plus 7).
• A regular working pattern can be structured by negotiation but would need to fit within Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. Please state your preferred working hours on application.
• This role is suited to only very limited hybrid working (occasional days worked from home).
• Non term-time hours can be worked with greater flexibility - at the discretion of the Music Department Manager - but need to fulfil the demands and deadlines in accordance with the role.
• Start date May 2026, subject to recruitment checks.
• Fixed-term until January 2027, with the possibility for extension beyond this date.

In Return

• Starting salary SCP 17 £15,538.59 to £16,096.42 per annum (£29,086.77 to £30,130.98 per annum FTE)
• Benefits including subsidised catered lunches during term-time and free tickets to selected concerts.

Registered Charity: 52670

How to Apply

Chetham's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.