Jobs

West of England Music is an equal opportunity organisation.

Current Vacancies

We celebrate diversity and are committed to sustaining our inclusive ethos across the organisation. We are keen to receive applications from a broad range of applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, socio-economic background, race, religion or any other characteristic.

All our roles, whether by the nature of activity or location, require substantial contact with children, therefore applicants are required, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and the Disclosure of Criminal Background of those with Access to Children (Children’s Act 1989) to reveal any criminal convictions, bind-overs or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as ‘spent’. The role is also subject to screening by the Disclosure and Barring Service.


Head of Cultural Partnerships CLOSED

Vacancy Type: Senior Management, 3 to 5 days per week, permanent

Closing date: CLOSED

Interviews: Thursday 26th February 2026

Remuneration: £46,000 to £48,500 (full-time equivalent)

The Head of Cultural Partnerships is a senior management role responsible for the strategic development, funding, design, delivery, and evaluation of WEMA’s cultural partnership programmes. The role combines strong leadership in programme and partnership development with responsibility for securing and managing external funding. A core focus is the creation of high-quality cultural programmes, sustainable partnerships, and clear work experience and career pathways for school-aged children and young people

This core role is offered for 3 days per week, with up to an additional 2 days per week offered to a successful candidate with extensive fundraising experience.

Download the recruitment pack here


Head of Creative Health CLOSED

Vacancy Type: Senior Management, 3 to 5 days per week, permanent

Closing date: CLOSED

Interviews: Friday 27th February 2026

Remuneration: £46,000 to £48,500 (full-time equivalent)

The Head of Creative Health is accountable for the strategic and financial development,
growth, and sustainability of the charity’s creative health programme across health,
education, and community settings, positioning the charity as a leader in creative health and
social prescribing for people of all ages.

This core role is offered for 3 days per week, with up to an additional 2 days per week offered to a successful candidate with extensive fundraising experience.

Download the recruitment pack here


Music Teachers / Music Leaders:

Vacancy Type: Instrumental, vocal, digital/production, composing/songwriting

Closing date: Open recruitment. We take accept applications all year round and interview periodically, according to demand.

Remuneration: Hourly paid permanent, variable hours contract, approx £30 per hour plus benefits (eg mileage, pension)

We are always seeking experienced music leaders and teachers to join our workforce to deliver activities in and out of school in B&NES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Please download the job description, then apply using the button below to access our application form. If you prefer to apply by alternative methods such as audio/video application or one-to-one conversation, please contact us at create@wema.org.uk