Job Description

Salary

37,938 - 40,476 per annum (pay award pending)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Administration/Clerical

Date posted

22/07/2025

Job reference

REQ20684

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Regeneration and Environment



Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours



Rotherham Music is responsible for the delivery of high-quality music services across the borough, from teaching in schools, encompassing whole class teaching, small group and individual tuition, and ensembles to adult learning, community engagement programmes and collaborative programming across events and venues throughout the borough. The service is also a consortium member of the South Yorkshire Music Hub, working with partners regionally and nationally to deliver high quality music education and experiences for 5-18-year-olds.



We are looking for Business Development and Information Manager who will work alongside the Music Service Manager to develop strategic business plans for the service, implement financial forecasting, dynamic pricing strategies and help develop our fundraising strategy.



You will also work closely with our Service to Schools Manager and the Community Music Manager to develop appropriate SLA's, Funding Agreements and Contracts for partnerships and service delivery.



You will also prepare all financial and statistical evidence for reporting against funder schemes.



You will line manage the Admin and Business Support Assistant, overseeing the accuracy of data collection and analysis and ensuring high quality customer service for front line enquiries.



We are looking for somebody with:


Proven experience of managing budgets and developing successful fundraising strategies. Knowledge and experience of audience development programmes and evaluation techniques Knowledge and experience of current Safeguarding requirements relating to education settings & working with vulnerable communities Experience of working with a diverse range of audiences, and a good understanding of current equalities, inclusion and accessibility practices Experience of managing, coaching and developing staff teams and volunteers Experience of using a range of computer applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet and e-mail Experience of providing customer service to the public and other organisations in a high volume and fast paced multi-channel environment




Knowledge and experience of Music Education Hubs is desirable but not essential.



For further information or an informal discussion please contact Toby Smith via email toby.smith@rotherham.gov.uk or via telephone 01709 255609


Appointment will be subject to the Council obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).