Musician-in-Residence

We are recruiting a Musician-in-Residence for our work HMP Swinfen Hall, in Lichfield, near Tamworth.

You will deliver several sessions per week, where you will teach, rehearse, and record individuals and groups of prison residents. 

You will also deliver our post-release programme supporting other musicians, which consists of one-to-one mentoring, performances, and monthly group sessions conducted in the community.

You will need to be a skilled and confident musician, able to play at least two instruments, and be able to teach to a basic level in four. Most of the work involves guitar tuition and band rehearsal, but other styles and instruments are also valuable. Above all, applicants must be assured, flexible, and comfortable with many musical styles.

The work also involves organising occasional concerts in prison, and the local community. 

No experience working in the prison system is required as full training will be given. 

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Musician-in-Residence, HMP Swinfen Hall 1 day per week (7.5 hours) – Day to be agreed

Salary: £6041 - £6583  

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people under-represented in our organisation. Currently, this is those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.