Project Manager, Tuning In to Autism
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2026 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Live Music Now |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
About the Partnership
Tuning In to Autism is a new national partnership initiative between Live Music Now, Sounds of Intent Charity and the University of Roehampton, supporting autistic children aged 2–11 and their families through music, communication and creative interaction. The project combines practical musical resources, online materials and professional development opportunities to support social communication, emotional regulation and inclusive learning.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to help shape and champion an emerging area of inclusive music practice. We are looking for a proactive and outward-facing individual who can build relationships, inspire confidence in the resources and help develop the project’s long-term reach and impact. The role may particularly suit a primary phase teacher or an early years’ specialist, or someone with experience of autism and social communication approaches within education, or someone with lived experience of autism and a passion for inclusive creative practice.
Purpose of Post
The Project Manager will lead and coordinate the national delivery and development of Tuning In to Autism across partner organisations and settings. The postholder will help build awareness and engagement with the project through partnership working, training, communications and events.
They will also play an important role in translating research and theory into practical, accessible approaches for practitioners and families. The role requires someone who can confidently represent the partnership, build relationships across sectors, and support the long-term sustainability and reach of the project.
The musical content of the project is intentionally straightforward and accessible, with activities focused primarily on social communication, interaction and shared engagement through music. The Project Manager will need to be confident in demonstrating and advocating for the musical resources in an engaging and accessible way; this does not require specific musical skills.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Management and Coordination
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Tuning In to Autism project across partner organisations.
- Maintain project plans, schedules and activity timelines.
- Support effective project administration, reporting and record-keeping.
- Coordinate online and in-person meetings, events and training activity.
- Monitor activity, gather feedback and support evaluation processes.
- Contribute to project reporting for partners and funders.
- Generate revenue through the development and sales of training packages.
Partnership Working and Sector Engagement
- Work collaboratively with teams at Sounds of Intent Charity, University of Roehampton and Live Music Now.
- Develop positive relationships with schools, Autism Resource Bases, early years -settings, music services, practitioners and families.
- Represent the partnership confidently at meetings, events and sector networks.
- Support partnership development, identify and create opportunities for growth and future sustainability.
Training, Resources and Delivery
- Deliver and coordinate online and face-to-face workshops, seminars and training sessions.
- Demonstrate the project’s musical resources confidently and accessibly within educational and community settings.
- Support the development and refinement of training materials and resources.
- Help translate research and theory into practical approaches for practitioners and families.
Communications and Promotion
- Help build awareness, understanding and confidence in the project and its resources across the sector.
- Create and contribute content for social media, presentations and promotional materials.
- Coordinate photography, filming and documentation activity in line with consent and safeguarding procedures.
- Act as an advocate for the project and its aims.
General
- Adhere to and uphold Live Music Now’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection and health and safety.
- Take part in team meetings, training and continuous improvement activity.
- Occasionally undertake evening or weekend work connected to events or training.
- Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the line manager relevant to the role.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a short video clip (approx. 2 mins) explaining why you feel you would be well suited to this role. We are particularly interested in hearing about:
- your experience working with children, families or education settings,
- your interest in inclusive music-making and autism,
- your communication and organisational strengths, and what excites you about the Tuning In to Autism project.
On your CV please include the names and contact details of two referees who are able to comment on your work professionally, together with a brief indication of how long and in what capacity they have known you (referees will not be contacted before interview).
Job description: https://ow.ly/hLF050Z8TEp
Apply here: https://ow.ly/LYxo50Z8TEn
Application deadline: 5pm, Monday 13 July 2026
Tuning In to Autism is a new national partnership initiative between Live Music Now, Sounds of Intent Charity and the University of Roehampton, supporting autistic children aged 2–11 and their families through music, communication and creative interaction. The project combines practical musical resources, online materials and professional development opportunities to support social communication, emotional regulation and inclusive learning.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to help shape and champion an emerging area of inclusive music practice. We are looking for a proactive and outward-facing individual who can build relationships, inspire confidence in the resources and help develop the project’s long-term reach and impact. The role may particularly suit a primary phase teacher or an early years’ specialist, or someone with experience of autism and social communication approaches within education, or someone with lived experience of autism and a passion for inclusive creative practice.
Purpose of Post
The Project Manager will lead and coordinate the national delivery and development of Tuning In to Autism across partner organisations and settings. The postholder will help build awareness and engagement with the project through partnership working, training, communications and events.
They will also play an important role in translating research and theory into practical, accessible approaches for practitioners and families. The role requires someone who can confidently represent the partnership, build relationships across sectors, and support the long-term sustainability and reach of the project.
The musical content of the project is intentionally straightforward and accessible, with activities focused primarily on social communication, interaction and shared engagement through music. The Project Manager will need to be confident in demonstrating and advocating for the musical resources in an engaging and accessible way; this does not require specific musical skills.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Management and Coordination
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Tuning In to Autism project across partner organisations.
- Maintain project plans, schedules and activity timelines.
- Support effective project administration, reporting and record-keeping.
- Coordinate online and in-person meetings, events and training activity.
- Monitor activity, gather feedback and support evaluation processes.
- Contribute to project reporting for partners and funders.
- Generate revenue through the development and sales of training packages.
Partnership Working and Sector Engagement
- Work collaboratively with teams at Sounds of Intent Charity, University of Roehampton and Live Music Now.
- Develop positive relationships with schools, Autism Resource Bases, early years -settings, music services, practitioners and families.
- Represent the partnership confidently at meetings, events and sector networks.
- Support partnership development, identify and create opportunities for growth and future sustainability.
Training, Resources and Delivery
- Deliver and coordinate online and face-to-face workshops, seminars and training sessions.
- Demonstrate the project’s musical resources confidently and accessibly within educational and community settings.
- Support the development and refinement of training materials and resources.
- Help translate research and theory into practical approaches for practitioners and families.
Communications and Promotion
- Help build awareness, understanding and confidence in the project and its resources across the sector.
- Create and contribute content for social media, presentations and promotional materials.
- Coordinate photography, filming and documentation activity in line with consent and safeguarding procedures.
- Act as an advocate for the project and its aims.
General
- Adhere to and uphold Live Music Now’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection and health and safety.
- Take part in team meetings, training and continuous improvement activity.
- Occasionally undertake evening or weekend work connected to events or training.
- Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the line manager relevant to the role.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a short video clip (approx. 2 mins) explaining why you feel you would be well suited to this role. We are particularly interested in hearing about:
- your experience working with children, families or education settings,
- your interest in inclusive music-making and autism,
- your communication and organisational strengths, and what excites you about the Tuning In to Autism project.
On your CV please include the names and contact details of two referees who are able to comment on your work professionally, together with a brief indication of how long and in what capacity they have known you (referees will not be contacted before interview).
Job description: https://ow.ly/hLF050Z8TEp
Apply here: https://ow.ly/LYxo50Z8TEn
Application deadline: 5pm, Monday 13 July 2026