We're Hiring a Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager
Music Generation seeks to appoint a Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager to join their team at the National Development Office.
Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme that helps children and young people access high quality performance music education in their local area. Initiated by Music Network, the programme is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, The Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships. Established in 2010, Music Generation is a vibrant, high performing organisation. It works with Local Music Education Partnerships in Carlow, Clare, Cork City, Laois, Louth, Limerick City, Mayo, Offaly/Westmeath, Sligo, South Dublin and Wicklow, providing funding, support and expert advice.
We are now seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to join the dynamic team at National Development Office, and play a lead role managing the day-to-day business of a groundbreaking initiative in Irish music education.
We are looking to recruit a skilled professional who has a combination of initiative, rigour and excellent operational management skills. This role needs a hard-working, highly efficient, experienced individual who has gained credible experience of Operations Management and has a demonstrated track record of delivering results and achievement in this area.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join the organisation at a really exciting time of radical change in the music education landscape in Ireland. This job description provides an outline of the key responsibilities envisaged for this role.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
The Operations Manager reports to the National Director of Music Generation. The position is offered as a fixed term contract for a period of 19 months with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. A probationary period of 6 months applies to this position.
The working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week. However the nature of the role requires flexibility and a willingness to work outside of normal office hours. Time off in lieu will operate on an agreed basis. There are 20 annual leave days excluding Public Holidays.
The role is based at the National Development Office of Music Generation (located at Music Generation offices, National Concert Hall Building, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2). However, the role may require the post holder to work at, and from, other locations throughout the country from time to time.
Key Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the National Director, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the operational aspects of the business of the Music Generation National Development Office.
Key Responsibilities
Working with the team at National Development Office, key responsibilities include:
General Company Management
Operations & Administration
Music Education Partnerships
Finance
Other Duties
This list of roles and responsibilities is non-exhaustive and subject to change at any time.
Garda Vetting
This post is subject to Garda Vetting and there being no disclosure of convictions which the Board of Music Generation considers would render the candidate unsuitable to work with children/vulnerable adults. This vetting process will commence on appointment.
About Music Generation
Music Generation Ltd. is established as a subsidiary company of Music Network Ltd. with charitable status. It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by U2, The Ireland Funds and Music Network.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate examples from their past experience highlighting that they have both the capability and desire for this role. We are seeking someone who has: -
Experience and Knowledge
Attitude, Skills and Abilities
Application Process
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday March 20th, 2015. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Music Generation’s Policy & Priorities 2010 – 2015 and other general information about the programme is available to download on here. Interested applicants are advised to consult these documents in detail.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by providing the following 2 items using the guidelines enclosed in the appendix to this information: -
Please forward your application in strict confidence to Sigmar Recruitment, 13 Hume St, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Email: info@sigmar.ie
Interview Dates and Selection Methods
Initial short-listing of candidates will be on the basis of the information contained in their CV, covering letter content (see end of this description).
Application Guidance
1. CV Guidance
2. Covering Letter Guidance
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