Your journey starts here! We’re training a new generation of event managers and music producers, and you could be part of it. Employees will be taught by leading industry professionals who have had many years of experience.
We are looking for members to join our team! Are you aged between 18 and 24, claiming universal credit, and have a passion for the events industry, music, marketing, or advertising? Then keep reading.
The Kickstart Scheme is part of the Government’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ skills and employment programmes, which also include Apprenticeships, T Levels and Traineeships.
The Lisa Lashes School of Music (LLSOM) has a unique and brand-new opportunity for young people with aspirations to work in the music and events industry. The LLSOM has an excellent team of professionals who play/have played an active role in successful events, as well as released countless successful music tracks. As the sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, nightclub owners, event organisers, music artists and DJs around the UK have been hit hard by the impact of shows cancelled and delayed due to the pandemic.
This role is an exciting time for young people who want to dive into the world of events with new challenges and fantastic opportunities. In addition, budding musicians and/or music producers will have the opportunity to work with established artists on various music projects, including their own music.
We would like to hear from young people, no matter their experience, who want to expand their knowledge in organising events and the music industry, demonstrate their passion to succeed, develop themselves and their employability skills.
There will be general administrative tasks to complete, but the role could also include tasks such as:
The LLSOM will ensure that employees have the tools necessary to develop them for the duration of their placement. Additionally, we will offer extra support, which is tailored to the individual employee, where participants can offer extra support regarding employability, communication skills and mentorship training.
To apply, you just need to speak to your local job coach to apply for the Lisa Lashes School of Music ‘Music Production’ or ‘Events Assistant’ role, using the Job Reference Number: KS75794472
Flexible working hours for the remaining 21 hours (although Mon-Fri is preferred).
Important team meetings will be 2 weeks in advance, with notice given. Modifications to timings.
See www.gov.uk for further information on the National Minimum Wage.
Training will enable our employees to access the support they need to excel in their placement. This support will allow young people to expand their knowledge and experience of the music industry and broader topics to improve their individual soft skills. The training will only be available online through Microsoft Teams.
For the duration of their training (delivered every week on a Friday), LLSOM will provide opportunities to learn about a wide range of areas within the sector of events and the music industry. For example, of events, the young person will explore critical skills in finance, graphic design, promotion, communication with clients/vendors, and use ICT alongside word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and graphical software technology in various capabilities. All employees will join weekly online meetings to gain experience of collaboration in a team and working with their colleagues on company tasks. For music production, training topics include creating professional sounding tracks, exploring various genres within popular music, how the music industry works, key players in the industry, their techniques, how to distribute and sell music legally, and how to promote it effectively.
Included in this training, LLSOM will support and deliver online sessions regarding employable plans, employability skills, and soft skills every week. Some topics include goal setting, customer service, and basic health and safety. These sessions will also enable young people to work on writing CVs, learning interview skills, and adapting workplace. Staff will be on hand to provide helpful hints and tips regarding their role.
We’re training a new generation of DJs, music producers, and event managers, and you could be part of it.
About Lisa Lashes
Lisa Lashes is the only female artist ever to break into the Top 10 of the DJ Magazine Top 100 artists. Lisa has an award-winning career spanning two decades, touring cities all over the world where millions of dance music fans have flocked to see her.
