Music Development Manager

Donegal ETB, on behalf of DMEP, now seeks to employ a Music Development Manager to manage its extensive music education programme that provides instrumental and vocal tuition for children and young people in the Donegal area. The successful candidate should have a breadth of experience and understanding of performance music education across a range of ages, genres of music and contexts, from pre-school age to young adults in formal and informal settings.

• A professional qualification in music or music education and/or a relevant Level 7 qualification (e.g. music degree, arts management, business management, etc.) and/or

• Proven track record of at least five years’ experience in music development, music education management, or another relevant artistic field

• An ability to communicate through Irish is also desirable

• Previous experience in arts administration, preferably in the area of music education and/or music development

• Working experience of music and arts education policies

• A successful track record of initiating, managing and developing arts projects

• Experience in organising Continued Professional Development for music professionals is desirable

• Demonstrated working knowledge of issues relating to the development of a music service

• Enthusiasm for the development of music education

• Ability to manage, direct, lead, coordinate, supervise and support a team in providing and supporting the Local Music Education Service Project

• Working knowledge of budgeting and account management

• Ability to prepare funding applications to meet funding criteria

• Knowledge of Government policy as it relates to education, particularly music education

• Satisfactory knowledge of the powers, duties and functions of Donegal ETB

Working with the members of Donegal Music Education Partnership:

Manage and coordinate the delivery of the DMEP’s extensive music education programme, including:

• Budget management

• Staff management

• Programme management

• Marketing / PR management

• Responsibility for evaluation and quality assurance

• Administration

• Ability to network, build and develop partnerships with agencies, organisations, groups, and individuals across the public, private, community, and voluntary sectors

• Ability to access additional sources of funding where appropriate

• Develop the breadth and scope of DMEP’s programmes in response to local needs

• Establish programming links with education, arts, music, and music education organisations locally, regionally, and nationally

• Develop and maintain ongoing evaluation and quality assurance

• Work with instrumental and vocal tutors on programming and promote their professional development

• Participate in the Music Generation National Network

• Report regularly to the Director of Schools or their delegated officer

• Provide regular updates to the DMEP Advisory Committee

• Convene meetings, prepare agendas, write and circulate minutes, and prepare reports

Candidates must be:

• Citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or

• Non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit

• Swiss citizens may apply under EU agreements

• Health and character declaration and Garda Vetting required

• Must meet the physical demands of the role

• References will be sought

• Some posts may require special security clearance

• Conflicts of interest may disqualify candidates from certain posts

• Leadership, Initiative, and Managing Teams

• Information Management / Processing

• Delivery of Results

• Leading Effective Partnerships and Networks

• Managing and Developing Initiatives and Programmes

• Knowledge, Expertise, and Self Development

• Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values

• Highly motivated with a passion and vision for music education

• Strong leadership capacity

• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability

• Capacity to develop and sustain a range of partnerships

• Flexible approach to work

• Ability to manage and motivate staff

• Excellent communication skills (Irish desirable)

• Sound judgement and initiative

• Car owner or access to car, with full clean driving licence

Essential:

• A professional qualification in music or music education and/or

• A relevant Level 7 qualification (e.g. music degree, arts management, business management, etc.) and/or

• At least five years’ experience in music development, music education management, or another relevant artistic field

• Irish language proficiency is desirable

Essential:

• Experience in leading and developing musician/artistic and administrative teams

• Project planning, delivery, and management of developmental initiatives

Desirable:

• Excellent understanding of performance music education, education policies, and the local music/music education sector

• Track record of developing and sustaining strategic partnerships

• Experience in or understanding of large public sector organisations

• Strong financial and budget management skills

• Experience preparing reports and statistical information

• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills

• Annual Leave: 30 days

• Salary: €47,932.00 – €74,735.

  • On appointment, the employee will be placed at the minimum of the scale.

  • Existing public servants on promotion will have salary applied per Department of Education Circulars.

  • See paragraph 11 of the Guidance Notes (November 2024 edition) for details.

• Qualifications: As set out in the Person Specification

• Driving Licence: Full, clean driving licence required