30 May Closing date for SBBA regional development officers posts
Scottish Brass Band Association
Regional Development Officers
SBBA are looking for a number of part-time Regional development Officers working throughout Scotland. This is a challenging and interesting post in assisting our Youth Development Programme in promoting and developing opportunities for young people in Scotland to participate in brass bands.
SBBA is recognised as one of the most effective brass band development bodies in the world. We have had outstanding success in creating new youth bands and in running events efficiently.
The posts require a good understanding and knowledge of brass bands, as well as experience of working with young people.
These are part-time posts for an initial period of 12 months.
Written applications detailing relevant experience and a CV should be sent by 30 May to Tom.Allan@ntlworld.com .
Funded by a grant from Creative Scotland.
Registered Charity in Scotland No SC033163
SBBA Regional Development Officers - Job Description
The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking to identify a number of people who can undertake work to assist with our very successful and ground breaking Youth Development Programme which has been running since 2006 and has seen the number of youth bands throughout Scotland increase from six to sixty three over the last six years.
We are looking for people who live in all parts of Scotland and who able to carry out various tasks such as visiting bands, working on specific development projects as required, assisting with the planning of various development projects as required.
We would like applicants to have the following abilities and experience:
A good knowledge and understanding of brass bands and the brass band community in Scotland.
Experience working with children and young people either as a teacher, a tutor or as a volunteer.
A knowledge and understanding of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.
An ability to take on work in the evenings and at weekends.
An ability to travel as required.
Good timekeeping and reliability.
An ability to interact well with others.
An ability to play a brass band instrument to a good standard.
An understanding of social media and basic IT skills.
Successful applicants for the SBBA Regional Development Officers posts will be employed on a casual ad-hoc basis at the rate of £100 per day, £50 per half day. Travel expenses will also be provided.
Regional Development Officers will report to SBBA's Development Manager and be expected to attend meetings as required.
