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Freelance Project Manager - The Rap Project

Paul Hamlyn Foundation Funded Project

525 hours (approx. 70 days equivalent) across 36 months | £40 per hour | Freelance/Self-Employed 

The South Coast Music Partnership is seeking an experienced and motivated Freelance Project Manager to lead the delivery of 'The Rap Project' an exciting Paul Hamlyn Foundation-funded project focused on youth voice, creativity and innovation in music education.

Working with schools, young people, practitioners and partners across the region, you will coordinate project activity, manage stakeholder relationships, oversee delivery and support the achievement of project outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in a pioneering programme that will help shape youth-led approaches to music education and create resources that can influence practice beyond the lifetime of the project.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Proven project management experience.

  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and partners.

  • Knowledge of education, arts, music education and/or youth engagement.

  • Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

  • A commitment to youth voice, inclusion and collaborative working.

Contract Details

  • Freelance / Self-Employed

  • £40 per hour

  • 525 hours across the 3 year project  I(t is expected that the number of hours worked in year one will be greater than years 2 and 3.)

  • Flexible and predominantly home-based, with frequent travel to meetings, schools and events as required

  • A clean driving licence and access to a car for business use will be a distinct advantage for this post due to the location of schools across the SCMP area.

For full details of the role and requirements, please see the  Job Description.

For further details about South Coast Music Partnership (SCMP) visit South Coast Music Partnership

How to Apply

Please submit the following to kath.page@southcoastmusic.org

  • A CV

  • A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role

Closing Date: 6th August 2026

Interview Date: 27th August 2026