VACANCY! School Liaison Officer - West Hertfordshire

Schools Liaison Officer
Watford
£21,057- £23,166 pa
Full Time 37 hours per week
Permanent

Hertfordshire Music Service is a large organisation within Herts County Council, with over 25,000 young people involved in activities. We employ over 500 teachers and trade with over 380 schools as well as operating a network of music centres. As part of HCC’s Children’s Services, we strive to ensure that our service is easily accessed by children young people and their families.

We offer music activities for the whole family, including family jams, rock schools, informal learning approaches and projects in composing and performing. At the top of our pyramid of opportunities the County Youth Orchestra is recognised as one of the best in the country, and we have pleasure in promoting other art forms including dance and drama.

The West Herts Schools Liaison Officer will be based at Watford School of Music and involve travelling to other music centres in Hemel Hempstead and St Albans as well as our Central office in Hatfield. The post will involve communication with schools by phone, by e mail and in person about the breadth of opportunities provided by Hertfordshire Music Service as well as liaising with visiting instrumental teachers in schools and music centres. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills and excellent IT skills. An interest in music is desirable as well as a good knowledge of schools’ financial procedures.

The postholder will also be responsible for the performance management of some of the Area Administrative staff.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must have the ability to travel throughout the County.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th December

For an informal discussion please contact Angela Gilby 01438 843631

For more information visit http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/actweb/talentlink/details.cfm?nPostingId=6075&nPostingTargetId=13402&id=QY6FK026203F3VBQBV7V4F6GJ&LG=UK&mask=external