Job Description

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.



We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.



More about your role



The New Malden Orchestra welcome applications for the position of Music Director/Orchestra Conductor to take on the role from September 2020. The New Malden Orchestra is part of the Malden Centre Adult Education Department, a part of Places for People Leisure: the conductor will report to the Adult Education Manager. The Malden Orchestra is currently composed of 25 members, all amateur players of different skills.



The orchestra runs from September to July during school terms. You will plan the repertoire for weekly rehearsal during school term, prepare suitable parts for all current players and arrange the rehearsal room in a suitable way for the orchestra.



Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 10am to 12am.



For more information please download our job profile available on our website.



More about you



You will be a qualified and competent musician and conductor, with experience in conducting amateur players. The ability to manage players of different levels of technical and musical skills, as well as able to interact with a wide range of people. Competence with some music-writing software will be paramount. Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, commitment, good communication and organisation skills, are indispensable attributes for the position.



Benefits



We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.



We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:


We align with the Real Living Wage foundation Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more) An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development Access to our Company Pension scheme Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.



We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.



By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.


What's next?



If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.



Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.



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