London Music Fund
- Job Title: Chief Executive
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Music
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 01 Dec 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
The London Music Fund is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the next stage of its growth and impact. Since 2011, this substantial and dynamic charity has transformed the lives of thousands of young Londoners by providing high-quality music education, performance and progression opportunities. Working in partnership with schools, Music Hubs, cultural institutions and leading musicians, the Fund has become recognised as a catalyst for excellence, inclusion and opportunity through music.
Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will provide inspirational leadership to a small, dedicated team and a valued network of volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of programmes and partnerships across the capital and beyond, They will lead on strategic development, income generation and financial stewardship, building relationships with supporters across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to sustain and grow the Fund’s reach. They will also have personal involvement in day-to-day delivery.
We are seeking a respected leader with strong strategic and organisational skills, proven fundraising and partnership experience, and a deep personal commitment to the power of music in young people’s lives. If you share our belief that every talented young musician deserves the chance to flourish, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Requirements
The Chief Executive will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the London Music Fund continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people across the capital.
Reporting to the Board of 12 Trustees, the Chief Executive will be the public face of the organisation, leading on programme development, business planning, advocacy, fundraising, and partnerships. They will also play a hands-on role, inspiring a small, dedicated team of three full-time equivalent members and working closely with funders, partners and volunteers to drive excellence, inclusivity and sustainability in music training and education across London and beyond.
How to Apply
London Music Fund’s executive search partners in this appointment are AEM International Limited. For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit AEM International’s website at www.aeminternational.co.uk/current-opportunities
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 1 December 2025
London Music Fund is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those that are underrepresented in the cultural sector.
- Contact name: Helen Sprott, Managing Director of AEM International
- Contact email: [email protected]
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