WEST KIRBY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY MUSICAL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION The Musical Director will be responsible for The Musical Director may attend the company's committee meeting when invited by the committee. Additional Responsibilities To ensure that safeguarding is always considered when planning shows and company activity. To support equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the company's activities. Person Specification The Musical Director should have the knowledge and experience and be able to demonstrate the following behaviours and skills The Musical Director will be appointed on a self-employed basis with remuneration discussed at interview and subject to yearly review. The successful candidate will not be employed but will be engaged as an independent contractor providing services to the company. They will be responsible for their own income tax liabilities and National Insurance contributions. Musical Director West Kirby Musical Theatre Company West Kirby Musical Theatre Company is looking for a permanent Musical Director following the recent retirement of Rob Bowness. We are looking for a Director with a track record of experience in conducting, leading and shaping concerts and shows and to maintain West Kirby Musical Theatre Company's dynamic reputation for singing and performance. The successful individual will have energy, vision and the creativity to lead us to the next phase of West Kirby Musical Theatre Companies musical journey. The Musical Director will be responsible for planning and leading weekly rehearsals, conducting the company and musicians during show weeks. They will also work collaboratively with the Committee regarding the selection of music for concerts and other events. Monday rehearsals last 2.5 hours. When we have shows are concerts coming up we rehearse Wednesdays and Sundays. So hours per week range from 2.5 to 10 hours. We pay £280 per month We have many concerts planned throughout 2025 and are excited to report that we are performing Shrek at the Gladstone Theatre in June 2026. We would need a new Musical Director in place by November 2025 at the latest, to fulfil this commitment. The Company rehearses in Greasby Methodist Church Hall Monday evenings 7.30-10pm and, running up to shows and concerts, on Wednesdays and some Sundays closer to performance dates. We are very fortunate to have experienced accompanists who have worked with us for a number of years The selection process will be via interview and a rehearsal audition. We feel it is essential that any prospective Musical Director meets the Committee and Company to ensure there is mutual compatibility. The contract will be subject to an agreed probationary periodThe starting date will be beginning of October 2025 Send your supporting statement and CV to our Chairman John Phipps who will be able to discuss terms, conditions and remuneration To apply for this exciting opportunity send your CV with a maximum of a two page supporting statement outlining relevant experience, your suitability and the key skills you would bring to the role. Please include names and contact details of two referees, at least one of which must be a current or recent employer. References will only be taken up if you are successful in being offered the role. Send your CV to [email protected] (see how to apply below) The closing date for applications is: - 31st of May 2025 Timetable for recruitment: Interviews (face to face or virtual) to be held during June 2025 (dates to be confirmed) If successful at interview you will be invited to audition with the company during September 2025 Start Date- beginning of October 2025Job Summary
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John Phipps- [email protected]