Head of Children and Young People’s Culture

Ref: EL001434

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enterprising strategic leader of music and drama who can take forward the cultural offer for children and young people in the London Borough of Redbridge.

The Council has a dynamic and forward thinking Children’s Services which works in true partnership with its community of highly successful schools to achieve academic excellence. In addition to this significant relationships have been built with key stakeholders that have a national profile and an interest in providing a cultural offer to children and young people.

There is excellent music and drama provision provided through Children’s Service. The Music Service and the Drama Centre are both highly regarded and will be moving forward under your strategic leadership. If you are ready to develop the cultural offer in Redbridge then this exciting new challenge awaits.

You will be an experienced strategic manager, proficient in working in partnership with key stakeholders in schools and other arenas. You will lead on the development and implementation of music, drama and the cultural offer. Experienced in managing budgets and multidisciplinary teams you will have the opportunity to shape and influence future priorities and services.

For further information please contact Ronke Martins-Taylor, Chief Services to Young People Officer on 0208 708 3378.

To apply, please visit our website at www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs.

Closing date: 8 July 2015
Interviews will be held week commencing 20 or 27 July 2015

Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Such posts will require an Enhanced DBS check and references may be taken up prior to interview.

Ambitious for Redbridge; embracing diversity and promoting equality and fairness for all.