Vacancies

Chetham’s is home to three extraordinary places in the heart of Manchester – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and The Stoller Hall – and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together. We believe in the power of music and creativity to unite people, and we are committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians and thinkers. If you can help us achieve our vision, we want to hear from you.

Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

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Financial Controller

 Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Financial Controller to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester.  Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

 The job

  • We are looking forward to welcoming an experienced, organised and innovative finance expert to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will have day-to-day responsibility for the management of the Foundation’s financial resources. The role requires the use of initiative and the ability to manage the efficient and accurate processing of all daily accounting transactions and financial information.
  • This a full time, permanent position.

 In return

  • Salary from £59,737 – £65,301 per annum (Scale Point 46 – 49).
  • Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym, 25 Days holiday/leave per annum (leading to 30 after 5 years) and free tickets to selected concerts.

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Please send your completed application form to HR@chethams.com

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 30th April 2025

Interviews will take place: Monday 12th May 2025

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service Reg. Charity No: 526702

Chair of the Feoffees

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Chair of the Feoffees to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester.  Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint, in a voluntary capacity, an individual with a background in strategic leadership and strong business and financial acumen to lead our non-executive board of Feoffees. Your background does not necessarily have to be in education, heritage, charities or the arts, but you must have a passion for all the benefits they can bring.

As Chair of the Feoffees, your role is to work alongside the School Governors, Library Committee and Senior Leadership. Your leadership of the Foundation will enable it to achieve its vision and strategic ambition, including the provision of facilities and buildings that are commensurate with a world-leading institution.

Chetham’s Recruitment Pack

How to apply

Please send a letter of interest and a CV to HR@chethams.com

If you would like an informal discussion in advance of the closing date, please email HR@chethams.com and this will be arranged.

At shortlisting stage, a more thorough details form will be requested which includes work history and references.

Closing date: 23 May 2025

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

All roles

Please accept our thanks for your application. We’re unfortunately unable to respond to all applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the School and invited to interview. Except for cases where vacancies are open ended, we aim to make contact with successful applicants within three weeks of the specified closing date.

The recruitment process and associated paperwork is in line with the standard regarding safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education.

Any successful candidates(s) will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. You will need to declare any unfiltered convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs which you have ever had and give details of the offences.

Chetham’s School of Music is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. Please let us know if you have any special requirements in the interview process.

Please read this information alongside applications for ALL jobs with Chetham’s School of Music.

You may also be interested in looking at jobs advertised with The Stoller Hall

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– ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
– communicating and promoting vacancies
– offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
– anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
– supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
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