Job Description

Location:

The Grand, Clitheroe

Hours:

Mondays & Tuesdays, 4pm - 9pm (Term Time Only)
Plus additional planning time & live gigs

Pay:

20 - 25 p/hour (depending on experience)

Contract:

Freelance

Deadline to Apply:

Mon 7th July

Are you passionate about helping people find their musical voice?
Do you believe music should be fun, inclusive, and empowering for everyone--regardless of experience or background?

BeMyBand (BMB) is a flagship community music project where young musicians come together to jam, learn, create, and perform. We're looking for an enthusiastic and versatile music tutor to help guide and support our next generation of bands. The project is held within The Grand's recording studios and rehearsal spaces.

What You'll Do:

Work with bands of mixed ability, age, and genre to help them rehearse, collaborate and develop their sound.

Encourage creative experimentation and build confidence in a friendly, inclusive environment.

Deliver engaging sessions covering a broad spectrum of styles to suit each band.

Support seasonal specialist workshops on topics such as stage presence, branding, studio recording, and more.

Help prepare groups for live performance opportunities, including our signature Reverb gigs.

Who You Are:

A skilled and flexible musician, ideally with experience of working across multiple instruments or bands.

A great communicator who can support learners of all levels with patience and positivity.

Someone who values inclusivity and diversity in music-making.

Confident in working with young people, including those with a variety of needs.

Knowledgeable about safeguarding practices and experienced in applying them in a youth/community setting.

Comfortable leading rehearsals, offering creative direction, and motivating groups to bring out their best.

An experienced practitioner in youth work, community arts, music education, and group facilitation.

Instruments/Styles:

We welcome all musical backgrounds and encourage applicants who are confident working with guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keys, or less typical instruments such as brass, strings or electronic gear.

Successful applicants will require suitable references from current and previous employers and an Enhanced DBS Certificate.

Applications

Application deadline: Monday 7th July

Please send your CV, and a personal statement about why you're a great fit for BMB, and any relevant media (audio/video links, portfolio, etc.) to: Dave Thornber: dave@thegrandvenue.co.uk

Interviews

There will be two stages to the interview process:

-1st Stage Tuesday 15th July (daytime)

-2nd stage: Tuesday 22nd July (afternoon).

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 20.00-25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 12 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Application question(s):

What is your experience of playing in a band? What experience do you have working as a music tutor?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025