Job Title: Senior Programme Manager, LIVE Trust

Location: from home with regular travel to London and some UK-wide

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months

Salary: £44,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 9-5.30 Monday to Friday

About Us:

The LIVE Trust is an exciting new initiative established by the UK live music industry to deliver funding where it is needed most to help all in our sector thrive.  Taking coordinated action, the LIVE Trust replicates LIVE’s commitment to bringing all sides of the UK live music sector together to work in concert for the benefit of all.  With trustees drawn from across music, the LIVE Trust has, as its initial focus, support for our grassroots music sector – from venues and artists to festivals and promoters. 

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Programme Manager to take a leadership role in designing, managing, and evaluating funding programmes, while ensuring adherence to charity governance principles and providing essential operational support.  Reporting to LIVE CEO, Jon Collins, the successful applicant will be joining at an exciting time as we establish the Trust’s ways of working, funding approach and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of funding programmes to ensure alignment with the charity’s strategic objectives.
• Evaluate individual applications against set criteria and make recommendations to the board of trustees.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provide general administrative support, including managing emails, correspondence, and documentation.
• Manage the Trust’s communications channels in collaboration with colleagues.
• Assist with financial administration, including processing invoices and tracking expenses.
• Ensure compliance with charity governance best practices, including regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
• Support the board of trustees with governance-related tasks, including meeting coordination and document preparation.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Handle enquiries from stakeholders, donors, and beneficiaries professionally.

Person Specification:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an administrative role within the charity sector.
• Proven ability to lead the design, development, and evaluation of funding programmes.
• Strong understanding of charity governance, including legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles.

• Experience working with major funding bodies.
• Knowledge of funding programmes and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or charity databases.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

The LIVE Trust is committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role with us.

If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to livetrust@livemusic.biz.

Closing Date: 5.00pm 1^st August 2025