Sonic Futures Project Manager

Generator, Tees Valley Combined Authority and Tees Music Alliance, are on the lookout for a Sonic Futures Project Manager to join the team.

Contract: Fixed 12-month contract from start date (TBD), with potential to extend up to April 2027

Hours: 30 hours

Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro rata (£24,000)

Location: Tees Valley – based in Hartlepool, but this role will require travel across the Tees Valley region

Deadline to apply: 5pm on Thursday 24th October 2024

About the role

The Sonic Futures Project Manager will dynamically and creatively support the development and sustainability of the music ecosystem and infrastructure in the Tees Valley.

This role will lead on the execution of a variety of programmes within the music industry such as artist development, technical (off-stage) roles for the live sector, and creative business support.

The Project Manager requires a combination of strong organisational skills, creative problem-solving, and an understanding of the music and wider creative industries landscape. They will work closely with the Head of Programmes and a Programme Coordinator, as well as with artists and external stakeholders, to ensure programmes are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

About You

You will enjoy fostering stakeholder relationships, strategising engagement events for the Tees Valley communities, and developing artists and professionals in our sector. You will be adept at managing budgets, collating data, and successfully reporting on the impact of our programmes.

How to apply

Please see the attached scope of work for further information: Sonic Futures Project Manager

To apply for this role, please email your current CV and a cover letter (or equivalent video or other media) to ceo@generator.org.uk.

Within your cover letter, we ask for you to tell us:

Who you are and what makes you the best candidate for this opportunity?
How do you meet the person specification? Please include examples of your experiences.

Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday 24th October 2024 and interviews will take place on Monday 4th November 2024.

If you’re not a perfect match for every part of this job description, but can demonstrate transferable skills that will enable you to excel, we still encourage you to apply. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away either. We’re taking our time to review all resumes and to find the best people for this role.

pplications from under-represented groups are encouraged. Generator recognises that particular groups, communities and identities are under-represented in our workforce and we are taking positive steps to address this. As such we would love to hear from you if you:

Identify as female, non-binary and other gender minority (in keeping with our Keychange Pledge)
Are d/Deaf, have a disability, learning difficulty, significant long-term health condition which affects their daily life or would describe themselves as neurodivergent
Are from a working-class background
Are from the African, South, East and South-East Asian, Middle East, Latinx or North African diaspora, or have experienced racism

If you wish to discuss the role further you can also arrange this by contacting ceo@generator.org.uk.

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