Vacancies

Chetham’s is home to three extraordinary places in the heart of Manchester – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and 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

Maintenance Joiner

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Maintenance Joiner with some workshop experience to join our Maintenance team to deliver an efficient and high-quality reactive and planned maintenance service to Chetham’s.

The job

  • The role is nominally 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday – with the occasional weekend and emergency works as overtime.
  • Hours to be arranged in consultation with the Deputy Estates Manager, with appropriate notice given.

In return

  • Starting pay of Scale Point 22, £33,355.70 per annum.
  • 20 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Benefits include, subsidised meals during term time, onsite gym, free tickets to selected concerts & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Download: Application Form
Download: Job Description & Person Specification

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

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 1st December 2026 

Interview Date: TBC

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 Stoller Hall

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