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.
Chetham’s is a unique cultural institution and charity in the heart of Manchester combining music, education, and heritage. We are home to three extraordinary places – 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. We are driven by our values to make music and education more accessible, to enrich the lives of people in Manchester and beyond, and to improve health and wellbeing through the magic of music and learning.
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We will consider requests for specific hours and alternative working patterns.
Download: Job Description & Person Specification.
Download: Application Form.
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To apply, please download and complete the application form and send to hr@chethams.com
Closing date: Monday 11th December 2023 at 9am.
Interviews: Will be held shortly after the closing date.
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
Chetham’s Foundation is a unique cultural institution and charity in the heart of Manchester combining music, education, and heritage. We are home to three extraordinary places – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and The Stoller Hall. We believe in the power of music and creativity to unite people, and we are committed to educating and inspiring new generations of musicians and thinkers.
Chetham’s Library is the oldest public library in the English speaking world, based in buildings dating to 1421 – the oldest surviving site in Manchester – and still open to readers and visitors, with a growing events programme celebrating the collections and historic connections with Marx, Engels and other notable visitors.
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Download: Recruitment Pack
Download: Application Form
Closing date: Friday 12th January 2024 at 9am
Interviews will take place: Interviews will be held on Monday 22 January 2024
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
For an informal conversation or visit, please email HR@chethams.com
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
Full time — 37.5 hours per week, with additional rostered and un-rostered overtime
Salary — £24,507 pa
We are looking for time-served, fully qualified and experienced Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter/Plumbers.
Experience of ventilation systems would be desirable.
Candidates will be qualified to City and Guilds 6192-02 as a minimum, and have served a recognised trade apprenticeship in the disciplines required. Gas Safe registration would be desirable but not essential as the School can provide training.
Deadline — Open ended
Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter/Plumber
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form.
Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter & Ventilation
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form.
Please see important information for all roles at the bottom of this page.
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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We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means we have committed to:
– 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
– at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people