London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) is a specialist music school in Central London, that teaches degrees in music performance, music production and music business. Founded by passionate musicians, LCCM offers cutting-edge undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music.

Its iconic campus, The Music Box, is equipped with industry-leading facilities and technology, providing an inspiring environment for creative exploration. LCCM is the highest-ranked provider of music performance and music business degrees in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2019-2022).

The Schools and Outreach Officer will be responsible for growing, maintaining and continuing partnerships that build relationships with key schools, colleges, community centres and music education partners to help develop the talent pipeline to LCCM from secondary schools’ colleges and community outreach platforms.

This will involve organizing and delivering a weekly, rolling diary of in person presentations, workshops and Q&A sessions and school and college careers fairs on LCCM, on site at schools, colleges, academies, community centres and also hosted events at LCCM, to the next generation of prospective students, with a particular focus on 15-18 year olds keen on continuing their studies in Music, Audio Production, Artist Development and Music Business.

This role will liaise closely with LCCM Marketing over the design and briefing of accompanying audio-visual content and the with LCCM Events Marketing over the creation and management of hosted events at LCCM.

We are looking for a charismatic, energetic and public-facing person with a working understanding of Commercial Music and Higher Education to develop and deliver our Schools and Outreach programme, encourage broader participation and consideration of music at Higher Education, and to encourage and inspire young musicians in all contemporary music styles.

The role will involve significant travel to schools across the capital and the wider UK with the possibility of international travel to deliver workshops and courses in other territories. A successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver LCCM presentations, workshops and engagement in Schools, Colleges, Academies, Community Centres and at LCCM campus
• Develop, grow and maintain a database of Schools, Colleges, Outreach and Community contacts
• Presentation and event management including selection, training and management of additional presentation / workshop participants (students, alumni, tutors)
• Able to direct contemporary musicians to perform and reinterpret songs from the contemporary repertoire and help young musicians create and perform their own music.
• Collate and manage data on leads, schools and colleges targets, leads, events completed.
• Liaising with LCCM marketing and content departments for marketing materials and story generation.

Qualifications:

• Music degree – contemporary music or Jazz

Skills & Knowledge:

• A proficient contemporary musician, artist, songwriter
• Some understanding of Music Production, DAW
• Some experience with live events, performance
• Some experience in Higher Education
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent self-management, project management

Why Join LCCM?

• Work in a vibrant and creative environment in the heart of London.
• Be part of a team that values innovation in education.
• Engage with a diverse student body and contribute to their future success.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

What we offer our Colleagues:

• 20 days annual leave
• Pension Contribution
• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply)
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply)
• Staff Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend scheme for staff members (T&Cs apply)

To apply,

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at LCCM. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorships.

We acknowledge receipt of your CV for a position at LCCM and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

LCCM is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief

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