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.

Administrator – Chetham’s Summer School

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.

The job

  • This position is a 2 year fixed term contract working 25 hours per week (mostly weekday daytime, as well as some evenings and weekends and additional hours during the Summer School itself).
  • In your role as Administrator you will work across the full span of Chetham’s and The Stoller Hall, providing a breadth of flexible and creative support to ensure the successful delivery of the residential Summer School and The Stoller Hall’s renowned events programme.
  • You will be proactive, well organised and diligent, with an interest in and commitment to music education and live music performance, and will want to work in and support a likeminded team.

In return

  • You will receive £15,098 per annum (£21,137 per annum FTE).
  • Benefits include free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.

We will consider requests for specific hours and alternative working patterns.

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: 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

Librarian Chetham’s Library

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.

The job

  • In your role as Chetham’s Librarian you will be responsible for the Library which is an archival repository, rare books library and museum. It is a unique position and offers exciting opportunities to build on the past, to strengthen its links with the academic community and researchers, and to work with colleagues at Chetham’s School of Music and The Stoller Hall to extend the role of the heritage site as a visitor attraction.
  • You will support the vision of the Library by both leading the strategic development and day-to-day management of the Library.
  • You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders. Internal stakeholders include the Feoffees of Chetham’s School of Music and Hospital, the Library Committee and the Joint Principals of Chetham’s School of Music. External stakeholders include Manchester City Council, University of Manchester, other libraries and archives in the region, members of the Small Museum Network, and national and regional sector bodies.

In return

  • Salary starting at £48,846 – £53,432 per annum
  • Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.

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

Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter/Plumber
Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter & Ventilation

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.

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.

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