Start date flexible, but ideally as soon as possible
Monday nights during term time - 6:45pm - 9:15pm (including set up and pack away time, rehearsal takes place 7.15pm - 8.45pm)
Freelance, £50 per session inclusive fee
Additional meetings and training paid at £20 p/h
Concerts and events paid at agreed fees depending on event type
Location: Kings Heath Community Centre 8 Heathfield Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham, B14 7DB
About Misfits Music Institute
Misfits Music Institute is a Birmingham-based charity (known officially as Misfits Music
Foundation, Charity Number 1191378) that brings people together through creative, welcoming and accessible music-making. We run community ensembles, workshops and public performances that support wellbeing, social connection and joy through music. Our work is rooted in inclusion, creativity and the belief that everyone should have the chance to make music together.
Queerly Musical Collective (QMC) is a combined community ensemble (featuring orchestral musicians and singers) tailored to adults as part of the LGBTQ+ Community of all abilities. Open to players of all instruments and singers, our members meet every Monday during Birmingham school term times to learn music from musicals throughout the ages in a fun, supportive environment. The group is best suited to those who can read music notation, or who are willing to learn! For us, it’s all about the joy of making music together!
Find out more at https://misfitsmusic.org.uk/lgbt-groups
The Role
As the Assistant Music Leader, you are the engine that keeps the music playing! You’ll work alongside our Music Leader to ensure every rehearsal runs like clockwork.
Set the Room: Help arrange the space and get the technical equipment ready for the band.
The Front of House: Be the first friendly face members see! You’ll greet people, hand out name labels, and manage the register.
Member Subs: Handle quick and easy payments (cash and card) from our members using a simple smartphone app.
Community Connector: Chat with our members, help new joiners settle in, and share feedback with our leadership team.
Sing with members: During rehearsals, you will sing with our beginner singers, to help give them the confidence to take part. You’ll also offer extra support to those who are struggling and may occasionally lead vocal warm ups or small vocal sectional rehearsals.
Person Specification
A professionally trained singer
A confident sight reader
An understanding of what is needed to effectively deliver arts, theatre or music-focused projects and events
Strong organisational skills
A personable and approachable individual, experienced in working with diverse communities and fostering inclusive relationships.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills with a flexible, positive and people-centred approach.
You’ll need to have sensitivity to LGBTQ issues
You need to have the right to work in the UK as a freelancer and be responsible for paying your own Tax and National Insurance
A willingness to undertake additional (paid) training for example safeguarding and health and safety
Desirable
Based in or near Kings Heath, Birmingham.
Some foundational knowledge of orchestral instruments.
Play an instrument to any level.
How to Apply
Please send a short statement (no more than one page) introducing yourself and why you’re interested in the role to recruitment@misfitsmusic.org.uk by 5pm Wednesday 25th November. We’ll arrange an informal chat with candidates that may suit the role.
Please use the above email address to arrange an informal conversation in advance of applying for the role if you need this too.
