Choir Manager

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative manager for our London choir involving people impacted by homelessness. You'll be part of a supportive team at CWNN and will work closely with our choir director to deliver fun, inclusive, welcoming rehearsals and gigs throughout the year.

Job Description

This is an exciting and varied role working with our choir members and volunteers to support the safe running of weekly rehearsals, as well as delivering regular gigs and outreach workshops across London (and beyond!). You will need to be available to attend Monday night rehearsals in Stoke Newington, London and have an understanding of working with people who have experienced complex trauma. We are looking for someone with impeccable organisational skills and the ability to multitask, as well as the ability to take a creative approach to delivering inclusive group activities. Experience in volunteer and project/event management is desirable, as is a love of music and an understanding of the positive impact of singing together.

Hours: Part time (20 hours per week)

Salary: £35,057.32 (pro rata)

Location: Weekly rehearsals in Stoke Newington and travel across London and beyond as required

Job Requirements

You will need to be available to attend Monday night rehearsals in Stoke Newington, London and have an understanding of working with people who have experienced complex trauma. We are looking for someone with impeccable organisational skills and the ability to multitask, as well as the ability to take a creative approach to delivering inclusive group activities. Experience in volunteer and project/event management is desirable, as is a love of music and an understanding of the positive impact of singing together.

Job Responsibilities

• As London Choir Manager you will project manage the choir so that our members can safely access weekly rehearsals on a Monday evening and perform at about 9 gigs a year at various times.
• You will do this in close partnership with the choir director who will lead the choir musically and you'll manage a small group of dedicated volunteers who will also help with preparing a hot meal after rehearsals.
• You may need to signpost our members to specialist services on occasions, and you will need to event manage our gigs and outreach workshops alongside working closely with other CWNN staff and partner organisations.
• It's a busy and varied role which should be a lot of fun as well as challenging and busy at times. For this reason, you will need to be very organised and able to juggle a few different priorities.