Assistant Producer, Pathways - Children, Families and Young People

About us

Britten Pears Arts (BPA) is a pioneering Music & Arts based charity, situated on the beautiful Suffolk coast, working across a wide range of activities. Music-related charitable work includes Artist Development, a year-round Performance Programme, Music in the Community and Creative Health and our Living Heritage Museum and Archive at The Red House.

At Snape Maltings, our significant commercial activity includes Retail, Hospitality, Galleries and Property – including holiday lets and accommodation for visiting artists.  All commercial profits are used to support the BPA charity.  We employ more than 150 permanent colleagues, many of whom work flexibly, together with significant numbers of seasonal staff and freelancers. 

Our mission is to use Music, Arts & Heritage to transform people’s lives for the better, to bring communities together and effect positive social change. BPA continues to follow in the footsteps of founders Britten and Pears, inspired by their goal to make the arts useful and available to all. At our two internationally recognised cultural destinations; Snape Maltings and The Red House, we create vibrant, uplifting and life-enhancing experiences for visitors, customers and audiences alike. We deliver this vision through our remarkable people and brilliant inclusive teams, working together with a sense of purpose.

Our values guide all of BPA’s activities, with a Pioneering sense of creativity, openness to new possibilities and the courage to take initiative, a Collaborative spirit, knowing the power of teamwork, inclusivity, mutual support and challenge, a Rigorous pursuit of excellence, ambition to go the extra mile, and attention to detail, always Empowering people to learn, grow, find their potential and inspire others.

About the role

The Assistant Producer: Pathways. Children, Families & Young People is a key operational role responsible for supporting the planning, administration and delivery of CFYP Pathways programmes, including strands such as Advanced Young Musicians and Friday Afternoons. Working closely with the Programme Manager: Pathways and the wider team, the role ensures high-quality, inclusive experiences for young people, artists and partners through effective coordination of schedules, participant administration, artist contracting and on-the-ground delivery support. The postholder acts as a main point of contact for participants and families, liaises with Music, Finance and Production teams, manages Workshop Assistants, and ensures compliance with safeguarding, DBS and attendance requirements. Practical and people-focused, the role combines strong organisational skills with a commitment to inclusive music education and supporting young people’s progression within the wider music education landscape.

The role is based at Snape Maltings but some travel and support to other locations within Suffolk will also be required.

In particular we are looking for:

• Experience working in music education, arts participation or youth-focused settings
• Confidence working directly with children and young people in structured learning or creative environments
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including scheduling, data management and coordination
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with participants, families, artists and colleagues
• A trained musical background, with the ability to read musical notation and a genuine passion for talent development
• An understanding of the music education landscape and progression pathways for young people
• A proactive, practical and flexible approach, thriving in busy live delivery environments
• A strong commitment to inclusive, safe and high-quality experiences for all participants

Permanent Full Time (We could consider 0.8FTE)

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000

What helps us get the most from your application:

• A CV that shares your experience, skills and what you’ve been involved in
• A cover letter giving us a sense of who you are, what interests you about the role, and what you would bring to it
• Applying via our website where possible, so your application comes through clearly and can be reviewed in full

We understand there’s no single “right” way to apply, and that people bring different experiences and styles. If there’s anything we can do to support you in the process or make adjustments, please feel free to get in touch—we’d be very happy to help.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds, in particular from global majority backgrounds and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at Britten Pears Arts and Snape Maltings Trading Limited.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the salary threshold for sponsorship: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing date: 27/5/26

Proposed interviews: 1/6/26