GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION (MUSIC)
October 2013 – September 2014
JOB DETAILS - CONTENTS
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Job Advertisement
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Job Description
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Person Specification
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Conditions of Service Summary
Information on Trinity Laban
Conservatoire of Music & Dance
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GRADUATE INTERNSHIP LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION (MUSIC)
Contract : Full-time, Fixed term for 11 Months (47 weeks)
From October 2013 – September 2014
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a forward thinking, contemporary and
world-class Higher Education Institution with a vision to redefine the conservatoire for the
21st century. At the leading edge of music and dance training, it provides specialist
education of the highest quality, which reflects the increasingly collaborative world of artistic
practice and supports the lifelong career development of students and professional
performing artists.
We are offering an excellent training opportunity for a graduate interested in starting a
career in arts administration and project management.
You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Learning & Participation (Music)
team primarily in the area of participatory arts projects for children, young people and
members of the community and related training.
You will gain experience and learn about arts administration in a public engagement,
educational and artistic environment.
Knowledge of music and interest in the arts is essential. You should have excellent
organisational skills, a willingness to learn, the ability to work as part of a team, and be able
to demonstrate initiative.
Flexible working will be required with regular evening and some weekend work and a DBS
check.
Salary: £10,379.95 for the contract
For an information pack and application form, please go to the Job Opportunities page of our
website at http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/job-opportunities/vacancies or contact: Paula Emms,
HR Officer, on 020 8305 9476 or email staffrecruitment@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Closing date : 10:00 am, Thursday, 26th September 2013 (no agencies)
Interviews
: Friday, 11th October 2013
CVs will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is committed to equal opportunities
and diversity.
City University London validates Trinity Laban’s postgraduate diploma and degree programmes across music and dance,
including the Research Degree Programme. Within the validation partnership Trinity Laban is responsible for the delivery and
management of the provision and City University for assuring the quality and standards of the programmes.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales
Company No. 51090. Registered Charity No. 309998.
JOBDESCRIPTION
Post:
Graduate Intern – Learning & Participation (Music)
Department:
Learning & Participation (Music)
Reporting to:
Projects Manager
Contract:
Full-time, 47 weeks
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Graduate Intern will assist Learning & Participation (Music) staff in the delivery of a
range of music projects and activities for children, young people and adults. The intern will
be involved in planning, organisation, day to day administration, monitoring and evaluation
of projects and programmes.
The Graduate Intern will report to one of the department’s Projects Manager but will also
have opportunities to work alongside other members of the department, including the other
Projects Managers, Learning and Participation Manager (Music) and Head of Learning and
Participation (Music).
During the internship, there will be an opportunity to gain experience and train in a variety
of areas, including
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Music/arts administration; the planning, delivery and evaluation of a range of
projects and activities
Administration of courses, booking systems and customer care
Observing a wide range of workshop and creative music education situations
Experience of diverse project models, including outreach work in schools, out of
school learning by young people and specialist projects with older people
Performance and event production
Programming, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assisting in the pre-planning and delivery of Learning and Participation music
projects, performances, events, workshops and programmes.
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Assisting Projects Managers with general computer based administrative tasks
including data entry, letter writing and maintaining databases.
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Supporting the administration of Animate Orchestra by taking enquiries, collecting
and processing bookings, checking and maintaining registers, contacting
participants as needed, monitoring and gathering feedback.
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Practical planning, staffing and support of activities e.g. booking venues and staff,
moving instruments and equipment, compiling plans and schedules, arranging
meetings, taking registers, answering questions, organising refreshments.
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Acting as a point of contact for enquiries from members of the public, schools,
professional musicians, organisations and other Trinity Laban staff.
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Administering financial systems in liaison with the Finance Department as required.
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Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of activities.
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Attending/observing workshops, courses, performances and meetings in order to
feedback and inform future planning.
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Attending department meetings to participate in decision making and forward
strategy.
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Proof reading and giving feedback on marketing materials, reports and funding bids.
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To carry out any other duties which might reasonably be requested by the Projects
Manager.
THE POST HOLDER MUST:
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At all times be committed to Trinity Laban’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
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Adhere to all policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety in the workplace.
Trinity Laban has a no smoking policy on its premises.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to
undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the
post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line
with the needs of the Conservatoire.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP – LEARNING & PARTICIPATION (MUSIC)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
(Order of rating: Essential, Desirable)
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Degree-level or equivalent level qualification in Music
KNOWLEDGE / UNDERSTANDING OF
Broad interest in and understanding of a range of musical genres
Understanding of the role music can play in the lives and learning of people
from diverse backgrounds
SKILLS
Good analytical and problem solving skills (a proactive approach to problem
solving)
MS Office skills, including Excel, and the ability to work with a database
Planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise a busy
workload
Good verbal and written communication skills (to communicate with internal
and external customers/staff at all levels)
Strong interpersonal, team and networking skills (an approachable manner)
Ability to work using own initiative
Able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to respond empathetically, calmly and diplomatically in challenging
situations
PERSONAL QUALITIES
A flexible approach to work and willingness to learn
Reliable and conscientious
A commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity and the
application of these throughout all activities
SPECIAL WORKING REQUIREMENTS
Flexible working will be required with regular evening and some weekend
work
DBS Check
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You are advised to provide evidence of all of the above criteria in the supporting statement
which accompanies your application, as this will be the basis through which applications
will be considered.
Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United
Kingdom. If you do not have the necessary permissions to do so,
unfortunately we are unable to consider your application.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP – LEARNING & PARTICIPATION (MUSIC)
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE – SUMMARY AND STAFF BENEFITS
Contract:
Full-time for 11 months (47 weeks), subject to three-month
probationary period.
Hours:
Thirty-five hours per week, usually 9.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
with a daily lunch break of one hour. Flexible working will be
required with regular evening and some weekend work.
Location:
You will be based at the Faculty of Music in Greenwich (King Charles
Court, Old Royal Naval College) but may also be required to work at
the Faculty of Dance in Deptford (Laban Building, Creekside).
Salary:
£10,379.95 for duration of contract
Annual Leave:
18 days, in addition to Statutory, Bank and Public Holidays.
Sick Pay:
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance operates the
Statutory Sick Pay Scheme.
Staff
Development:
A range of Staff Development opportunities are available.
Library:
The Laban Library & Archive (Faculty of Dance) and the Jerwood
Library of the Performing Arts (Faculty of Music) are available for
use.
Car Parking:
A limited number of parking spaces are available at the Laban,
Building subject to availability.
Cafeteria:
Our Cafeterias/Licensed Bars at both sites serve a range of hot and
cold drinks snacks.
Classes:
Reduced rates access to Adult Classes.
Events:
There are a wide range of music and dance performances each
week, many of which are free to members of staff.
Childcare:
Trinity Laban operates the Edenred childcare voucher scheme.
Details are available on request from the HR Department.
Eye Care:
Vouchers for eye tests are available for VDU users.
Health:
Reduced rates for Health services and access to the Cash 4 Health
plan. Details are available from the Health Department.
THE DEPARTMENT
Learning and Participation (Music) is a department in the Music Faculty. We work closely
with our colleagues in Learning and Participation (Dance), Junior Trinity and Blackheath
Halls. Our key drivers are
 To share the world class facilities and expertise of Trinity Laban with a wider
community (Knowledge Exchange)
 To widen participation in music education
 To provide real world experience in professional musical leadership to Trinity Laban
students
The Learning & Participation (Music) Team
We currently employ three full time Projects Manager who oversee the delivery of our
widening participation and community projects. The Graduate Intern role to underpin the
administration and management of our projects. The department is led by the Head of
Learning and Participation, Music (0.6 FTE) and Learning & Participation Manager, Music
(0.6 FTE).
Priorities for 2013 - 14
During 2013 -14, the department’s work will be focussed on the following five areas of
work:
REACH (access)
Inspirational learning and participation opportunities that emphasise performance
e.g. student & staff led workshop performances in schools; outreach activities linked
to our festivals and performance programme
TRANSFORM (progression)
Progression pathways for children and young people, beyond first access and
towards advanced training through the Music and Dance Scheme1, HE training or
professional employment. E.g. Animate Orchestra2; Gifted & Talented programmes;
partnership projects with music hubs. The Graduate Intern role will have a particular
focus on supporting the administrative needs of this strand of our work.
MODEL
Focussed and innovative projects to understand how, why and when sustained
participation in music leads to transformational outcomes e.g. Retired not Tired3
DEVELOP
Accredited and non accredited courses, networking opportunities, work experience
and job openings providing lifelong learning for creative practitioners.
SHARE
Dissemination of learning from across our activities through structured engagement
with funders, partners and the wider sector
The Graduate Intern role will have a particular focus on supporting the administrative needs
of the TRANSFORM and DEVELOP priority areas of our work.
1
http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/toolsandinitiatives/b0068711/mds
www.animateorchestra.org.uk
3
http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/education-community/retired-not-tired-over-60s-dance-and-music
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INFORMATION ON TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC AND DANCE
Trinity Laban is a small specialist Higher Education Institution (HEI), training
musicians and dance artists intending to make careers as practitioners.
Engagement with the wider world of our artforms is central to Trinity Laban’s ethos.
Public engagement is embedded across the institution, allowing us to share our
resources, engage with our wider community and evolve in response to the
changing world around us.
Each year, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (Trinity Laban) delivers
over 5,000 sessions of music and dance activity for children and young people, with
around 8,000 participants. A further 2,000 people of all ages sing, play, dance,
perform, create and share their enjoyment of music and dance through our wider
cultural programming. 100s of artists, teachers and community/youth workers
benefit from professional development support and we work strategically with a
wide range of partners, including local authorities, government agencies, arts
organisations, schools and community groups, to increase access to excellent
music and dance.
Through our Learning & Participation programmes in Music and Dance we inspire
young people, provide training for large numbers of pre-HE and adult learners and
support the development of the wider workforce, through partnerships and CPD
programmes. We create performances and engage audiences. Activities are
professionally led by Trinity Laban staff and visiting artists. Many involve HE
students as volunteers, performers or on placement as part of their course.
FACULTY OF DANCE
Trinity Laban is one of Europe’s leading centres for the training of professional
contemporary dance artists, attracting students from around the globe.
We have the largest team of specialist contemporary dance teachers in the world as well as
exceptional facilities. Our state-of-the-art building won the UK’s highest architectural award
- the RIBA Stirling Prize for ‘Building of the Year’ - and recently topped The Daily
Telegraph’s list of the most inspiring buildings in Britain.
We are training the leading dance artists of tomorrow - we provide our students with the
best artistic training and the skills they need to succeed in the professional world. Trinity
Laban was the highest ranked dance institution in the Guardian Higher
Education/University League Tables 2011.
FACULTY OF MUSIC
Located in the beautiful Wren designed King Charles Court at the Old Royal Naval College
in Greenwich, Trinity Laban’s Music Faculty is one of the UK’s leading centres for the
training of professional musicians. It is a creative and cosmopolitan community of
performers, composers, teachers and researchers.
Thank you for the interest that you have expressed in working for Trinity Laban. We wish
you success with your application.