Musician-in-Residence
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting a Musician-in-Residence for our work at a new prison partner, HMP Stocken, near Oakham in Rutland, East Midlands.
You will deliver a number of sessions per week, where you will teach, rehearse, and record individuals and groups of prison residents. You will also deliver our post-release programme supporting other musicians, which consists of one-to-one mentoring, performances, and monthly group sessions conducted in the community.
You will need to be a skilled and confident musician, able to play at least two instruments, and be able to teach to a basic level in four. Most of the work involves guitar tuition and band rehearsal, but other styles and instruments are also valuable. Above all, applicants must be assured, flexible, and comfortable with many musical styles.
The work also involves organising occasional concerts in prison, concerts for participants at local churches, and performing with prison residents at prison chaplaincy services. No experience working in the prison system is required as full training will be given. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people under-represented in our organisation. Currently, this is those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
Please note: HMP Stocken is located in a rural location and there are no suitable public transport options.
For more details about the role, please read the full job description at www.changingtunes.org.uk/job-opportunities. The closing date is 9am Tuesday 9th May.
IMPORTANT: We do NOT accept CVs or applications through Indeed. Please download the application form from our website and send it to recruitment@changingtunes.org.uk.
First stage interviews will take place via Zoom during week commencing 22nd May. Second stage interviews, including musical auditions, will be held at the prison in June (exact date to be confirmed).
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 7.5 per week
Salary: From £26,356.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/05/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Musician-in-Residence roles across Changing Tunes's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,356 - £26,356 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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