Music Generation Development Officer (Galway City)

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), as Lead Partner for Galway City Local Music Education Partnership, seeks to employ a Music Generation Development Officer to implement its plans for the provision of performance music education for children and young people in Galway City.

We are seeking a skilled professional with significant experience in music development and/or music education or a relevant artistic field, who has a combination of initiative, rigour, excellent interpersonal & leadership skills, and a passion for music.

The person will ideally have extensive experience in Project Management/Arts Administration.

This position requires a hard-working and efficient individual with a demonstrable track record of achievement and delivering results.

The ideal candidate will have a breadth of experience and understanding of performance music education1 across a range of ages, genres of music and contexts, and must have quantifiable and relevant management and financial experience in project planning/delivery and/ or developmental initiatives. There is the potential, subject to qualifications and experience, and the needs of the role, for the Music Generation Development Officer to be involved in the delivery of some programmes. However, this is not mandatory.

The role of Music Generation Development Officer offers a unique opportunity for someone dynamic to join GRETB at a time of exciting change in the music education landscape in Ireland.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

To qualify for appointment candidates must have:

• A qualification in music or music education and/or a relevant third level qualification (e.g. music degree, arts management, business or project management, youth work etc.) and/or a proven track record of at least three years’ experience in music development, music education management, or another relevant artistic field.
• Management experience in project planning and delivery and/or developmental initiatives.
• Full current Driving License with access to own transport.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Candidates should have:

• Experience of leading and developing musician/artistic and administrative teams.
• An excellent understanding of performance music education, music, arts and education policies and the local music/music education sector.
• A track record of playing a key role in actively developing and sustaining strategic partnerships.
• Experience of working/engaging with young people, in particular young people experiencing multiple forms of disadvantage.
• Management and administration experience, including strong financial and budget management.
• Experience of preparing reports, statistical information, and meeting other reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and digital.
• Inniúlacht le dualgais an phoist a chomhlíonadh go héifeachtach trí mheán na Gaeilge (Capacity to discharge the duties of the post through the medium of Irish).

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Leadership, Initiative and Managing Teams.
• Drive, Commitment and Delivery of Results.
• Leading Effective Partnerships and Networks.
• Managing and Developing Initiatives and Programmes.
• Self-Awareness / Self-Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Music Generation Galway City

Music Generation Galway City is a performance music education programme in Galway City providing access to a range of vocal and instrumental music opportunities for children and young people in their local area in a variety of settings including schools, youth work, and community settings.

Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education, and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs). Locally, Music Generation Galway City is supported and funded by GRETB, Galway City Council, Tusla Child & Family Agency, Foróige, CYPSC, Youth Work Ireland Galway, Galway City Partnership, and Involve.

Duties

The Music Generation Development Officer has overall responsibility for delivering the Music Generation Galway City programme.

Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Programme Development
• Leading and Managing a team of Musician Educators
• Leading and Managing Administration Support
• Strategic Partnership Development
• Public Awareness
• Finance and Compliance
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Other Duties

Driving Licence

Candidates must hold a full current driving licence with access to own transportation.

Terms & Conditions of Employment

Tenure

Five Year Fixed Term contract commencing from date of appointment.

Hours of Work

Attendance will be 35 hours per week, required during normal ETB office hours and at such other

times as are necessary for the delivery of the Music Generation Galway City.

Location

The role of Music Generation Galway City Development Officer will be primarily based at the Music Centre, Galway Community College, Galway City.

Salary

€53,346 - €65,173 (including Two Long Service Increments)

IMPORTANT NOITCE RE: SALARY:

As per DE guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit may only apply, if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting Salary is not subject to negotiation. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Recruitment

• Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of GRETB. Recruitment to posts within GRETB is on the basis of merit as assessed at interview and supported by references.
• A shortlisting process may be undertaken to identify candidates who most closely meet the criteria for the post.
• Candidates invited for interview may be required to give a verbal presentation outlining their approach to the role of Music Generation Development Officer and their ideas regarding further development of the Music Generation Galway City programme.
• The first interview may reduce the initial shortlist and remaining candidates may be invited for a subsequent interview.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday, 26th April 2024

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