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MSM Job Description   The MSM is the person primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of PBLA in collaboration with the COO and for handling all aspects of PBLA’s student recruitment efforts whilst the company gets up to speed post BPPE licensing process. This is an important and influential role in the PBLA team. MSM The role includes facilities management and maintenance, student and career advice services, and contracting for goods and services. The Music School Manager, in conjunction with the COO provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the school has the proper operational controls, administrative procedures, and facilities to ensure a high-quality student experience. The MSM is also responsible for helping prospective students enroll in the school by responding to inquiries, conducting interviews over the phone and in person, conducting school tours/Open Houses and walking students through the application and enrollment process.   Role summary: To ensure the smooth day to day running (operations) of the Los Angeles School; To uphold the image of Point Blank with special attention to how students perceive the School/our teaching standards/our facilities; To manage the instructors in conjunction with the CAO & COO; To recruit and manage assistants as and when necessary; Communicate course information and answer all inquiries promptly and efficiently Conduct studio tours and Open Houses for prospective students; Taking bookings for on-site courses over phone and in person; Maintain booking records in database; To handle student complaints and issues, escalate to COO as needed; To collaborate with Head of Admissions in London on scheduling of courses; To oversee Health and Safety measures – fire, first aid; To assist with any inspections as necessary e.g. BPPE; To monitor student success and pass on details to Marketing department; To update, suggest and implement new systems as appropriate for better running of the School; Managing site: Managing daily tasks g. classroom cleanliness and preparation, security, student and instructor assistance, equipment signing in/out; Scheduling, organizing coverage as needed; Enforcing policies; Dealing with issues – timekeeping, etc; Training and development. Instructor Management (in conjunction with the CAO & COO): Scheduling, organizing coverage as needed; Enforcing policies and procedures; Dealing with issues e.g. arising from poor student feedback/timekeeping; Organizing training; Monitoring attendance/timekeeping; Regular catch ups to discuss student progress and ideas for improvements; Maintaining and auditing faculty files as required of regulatory agencies (e.g. BPPE). Student Management/issues/support: Following up any issues with instructors/staff; Helping to track student success and passing on relevant details to Marketing Overseeing distribution and collection of student intro forms and end of module feedback forms; Inform instructors of students who have learning difficulties/health issues which may affect their classroom performance. Maintenance: Ensuring equipment, software and facilities are working and up to date; Planning and organizing maintenance weeks; Getting quotes for building/decorating works and booking tradesmen; Ensuring facilities are clean and tidy. Health and Safety/Security: Organizing electrical testing, fire training, fire extinguisher maintenance, first aid training; Checking security measures are up to date and all staff are following Organizing Open Houses, Masterclasses, other events: Coordinate with Head of Marketing to organize and ensure smooth running of Open House events, including workshops and masterclasses with PBLA instructors. Student Admission: Process applications for courses and maintain records on Point Blank’s database; Writing letters for students (visa etc); Ordering students’ software as required Liaising with CAO to maintain student attendance records; Acting as point of contact for students throughout their tenure with us. Out of hours tasks: Dealing with instructor/staff issues – illness/accidents etc., organizing cover. General Qualifications Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a Music Industry and Educational setting.   Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Leadership Critical thinking Complex problem solving Collaboration and analytical skills Judgment and decision making Coordination Time management Management of personnel resources Demonstrated innovative and creative leadership, with a commitment to academic excellence and student success, possessing the ability to inspire and motivate faculty and staff to fulfill their responsibility to the maximum extent while providing high quality and accessible programs to students. Understanding and commitment to the mission and principles of PBLA. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as other internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to develop successful strategies for enrollment growth, student success and student retention. Ability to interpret and understand laws, statutes, rules, and regulations and apply them in the best interest of students and PBLA.

Accountable to:  Marketing Director   Point Blank, an award–winning music school, seeks a new Head of Marketing and Communications.  We are looking for a committed team player with proven experience of leading a team and delivering successful marketing campaigns from start to finish, ideally with a background in music and education. You’ll be leading a team whose goal is to raise our domestic and international brand profile, creating new partnerships with brands, record labels, artists, DJs, equipment manufacturers and industry events. Do you have contacts in your address book like this? You are going to need them if you want to join the team.  The successful candidate will be a creative person with plenty of chutzpah who can open doors: confident, hard-working and extremely well organised. As head of department, you’ll be adept at problem solving and be able to think on your feet. You’ll demonstrate the measurable positive effects of your campaigns with an increase in student numbers. Although office-based, this role regularly involves working out of office hours and attending relevant music industry events, sometimes abroad.   Role Summary   The role will comprise the following areas:  Strategy & Planning  Team Management  Reports & Analysis  Partnerships International Schools     Strategy and Planning   Conceive exciting and creative marketing campaigns.  Extend the marketing strategy to incorporate Higher Education initiatives, partners and events.  Set targets, budgets, campaigns and timeline.   Contribute to inter-departmental and senior management meetings. Ensure strategy aligns with wider departmental and business objectives.  Lead effective cross-departmental projects, bringing in relevant members of staff.  Research and apply for industry awards as appropriate.  Team Management   Management of the marketing team, including regular meetings and appropriate project oversight, proofing, guidance and approvals.  Oversight of the whole marketing team, including advertising, blog and socials, video content, student engagement, student opportunities, events and industry partnerships.  Monitor goals for team members, review progress and KPIs.   Report s  and Analysis   Inform and discuss campaign performance with senior management. Make recommendations and readjust priorities within the team.   Create and maintain centralised budget and timeline. Ensure that this is weighted appropriately to maximise engagement, impact and return.  Review monthly expenditure across the department, including advertising spend.  Use and interpret all relevant data to review strategy and priorities. Includes student survey feedback (eg. NSS), Graduate Outcomes, advertising performance and Google Analytics.  Partnerships   Establish a wide range of partners to further the brand and enhance the student experience.  Develop a wide network of websites to amplify key marketing messages and video content.  Create joint marketing campaigns with equipment manufacturers, technology providers, artists, music producers, DJs, record labels and other music industry organisations.  Develop partnerships with schools and other educational organisations.  Strategic input into video content with partners.  Work with event organisers and partners to ensure effective presence at internal and external events.  International Schools   Coordinate marketing activity with our international schools. Includes event programming, partnerships, guest masterclasses and promotion.  Lead regular remote meetings as necessary.  Additional Job Information:  Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience  Point Blank is an equal opportunities provider