Programme Manager

Brent Music Academy (BMA) is an exciting new charitable organisation providing accelerated music, performance and industry opportunities coupled with pastoral and financial support to eliminate barriers to the music industry for young people from diverse backgrounds in the London borough of Brent and surrounding areas. Initially devised by long-time partners the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and Brent Music Service (BMS), BMA will address identified gaps in the existing music industry pipeline, working closely with partner organisations (including RPO, BMS, Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, Brent Black Music Co-op, Brent Council and others), families and educators to identify young people displaying relevant aptitude or ability - regardless of background or prior achievement - and design supported pathways into professional training, performance, work experience and industry opportunities. From small and large mixed ensemble and creative music opportunities (Performance
Pathway) to music business, production and administration training and project work (Industry Pathway), BMA will offer the highest quality experiences to talented young people from all genres/musical backgrounds, irrespective of socioeconomic or other barriers, with the aim of creating inclusive progression routes and pathways into the wider music industry.

The Programme Manager will support the BMA Director and Head of Learning Pathways on the day-to-day delivery of programme activity, including liaising with families from point of referral throughout their time with the Academy, organising venue hire and instrument/resource requirements, scheduling delivery teams, processing payments and overseeing the creation and distribution of marketing assets, recruitment materials, and evaluation processes. The Programme Manager will also attend all delivery sessions on Saturdays, providing pastoral support to participants and staff, and contributing to the monitoring and collation of information related to individual student progress.

Developed by local music organisations, Brent Music Academy is a charitable organisation that provides professional training for young people who display a passion and aptitude for music performance, production, business and related industry skills.