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.

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


Finance Director

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.

Chetham’s is the largest specialist music school in the UK and is the only one based in the north of England. Our thriving creative community involves more than 300 students, aged 8-18, whose common passion is music.

The Role

We are looking for a positive, capable, and professional Finance Director to help lead our organisation in the next stage of our journey. The role is suited to those with accountancy qualifications who have worked in regulated settings such as schools or charities.

You will be supported by an experienced and hardworking Finance team and will be part of the Executive Leadership of Chetham’s Foundation.

The Finance Director supports the whole organisation in the provision of all non-teaching aspects of the organisation.  The Finance Director performs the role of Clerk to the Governors, is a member of the Resources Committee and attends all Governors meetings.  In addition, the Finance Director reports to the School’s Health and Safety Committee, the Remuneration Sub Committee, The Library Committee and the International Opportunities Committee Sub Committee.

The Finance Director is accountable for the School finances, and Human Resources, Bursary applications, means-testing, immigration issues for staff and students, safer recruitment practice and compliance, financial audits, budget setting and accounts. Underpinning these functions, is responsibility for: risk identification, Charity Commission and educational bodies’ liaison, relationship management and business administration.

We are looking for a special person who can come and join our team of staff and students. You will need to be strategic, innovative and a team player, with strengths in financial controls and communicating with non-finance colleagues. Your background and previous experience might include work within a school or charity environment and have a strong leadership, management, financial, commercial and project management background to join the Leadership Group as the next Finance Director.  The individual will play a major role in the School’s strategic direction, closely working with the Joint Principals and Governors to develop, implement and evaluate the organisation’s Strategic Development Plan. Qualifications in accounting, finance and some HR management are important, as is having the appropriate level of experience, emphasis being placed on having the right mix of skills and personal qualities.

The senior position of Finance Director is a key Joint Principals appointment to ensure the proper financial, and operational running of the organisation as well as providing an important, influential support to the Trustees.

 In return 

  • Full Time, Permanent
  • Salary: £85,671- £88,215 per annum
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends

Benefits
Company pension • 30 Days holiday/ leave per annum •
Lunch each day during term time • Flexible schedule • On-site parking

Download: Job Description and Person Specification.

Download: Application Form.

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

To apply, please download and complete the application form and send to hr@chethams.com

Closing date: 9am, Monday 8th April 2024

Interviews will be held in person: W/C 15th April 2024

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


Financial Controller

Chetham’s Foundation comprising of Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library and
The Stoller Hall. We are an internationally renowned specialist music school, an historic
library and performance venue located in city centre 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 £39,539 – £41,928 per annum.
• Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym, 25 Days holiday/leave per annum (leading to 30 after 5 years), flexible schedule and free tickets to concerts.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification

Download: Application Form

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

To apply, please download and complete the application form and send to hr@chethams.com

Closing date: 9am Friday 22nd March 2024

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 27th March 2024

Please note that suitable applicants may be invited for interview before the deadline date so candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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


Housekeeping Supervisor

Chetham’s Foundation comprising of Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library and The Stoller Hall. We are an internationally renowned specialist music school, an historic library and performance venue located in city centre Manchester.

We are looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join our Housekeeping team to deliver an efficient and high-quality service to the School.

The job

  • The role is nominally 37.5 hours per week within core times of 7.00am to 6.00pm, 7.5 hours per day.  Occasional weekend working may be required.
  • Hours to be arranged in consultation with Housekeeping Manager, with appropriate notice given.

In return

  • Starting pay of £24,442 per annum.
  • You will receive free lunches during term time and free parking during school holidays.

Download:Housekeeping Supervisor Job Description

Download: Application Form

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

To apply, please download and complete the application form and send to hr@chethams.com

Closing date: 9am Friday 29th March 2024

Interviews will take place on: TBC

Please note that suitable applicants may be invited for interview before the deadline date so candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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


Security Officer 

Chetham’s School of Music seeks a renowned and accomplished performer, teacher and leader with a specialism in either a Brass or Percussion discipline 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 have a vacancy for an SIA-qualified Security Officer to work as part of a team undertaking all aspects of general security and concierge duties within the premises and grounds plus concierge-type duties.
  • Hours of work operate on a shift system covering 24 hours/365 days a year.
  • 12 hours per shift worked on a rota of day and night shifts. Bank holidays will be normal working days dependant on the shift pattern.  Payment for these days is included in the annual salary.

 In return

  • Starting Salary £25,920 per annum
  • Additional hours are payable at the standard hourly rate for the role.
  • The post holder is entitled to paid annual leave of 6 weeks (6 weeks of 4 days including an allowance for bank holidays) to fit in with the existing shift pattern.
  • Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.

Download: Job Description & Person Specification

Download: Application Form

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

To apply, please download and complete the application form and send to hr@chethams.com

Closing date: 9am Friday 29th March 2024

Interviews will take place on: W/C 8th April 2024

Please note that suitable applicants may be invited for interview before the deadline date so candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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


Please see important information for all roles at the bottom of this page.


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.

Safer Recruitment Policy – January 2023
DBS Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders – 2021-23
Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy and Procedures – October 2022
Whistleblowing Policy – May 2022
Application Explanatory Notes – July 2021
Privacy Notice: Staff – November 2022


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