Role: Band Volunteer Musician

Location: Sensor House, Beverley – playing at events force wide

Hours: Encouraged to do a minimum of 8 hours per month

The Humberside Police Band are recruiting for Musicians to join the team on a volunteer basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to attend a range of events and provides the opportunity to regularly play your instrument in a group setting and meet new people. Our Band Musicians have played at events including:

• Nee Naw Day
• Pride Events
• Award Ceremonies
• Remembrance Day March

As a member of the Humberside Police Band, you will be expected to:

• Be willing to attend rehearsals for Force Band engagements, which take place across the force area. This includes but is not limited to; Indoor Concerts, Outdoor Concerts and Marches.
• Maintain the required standard of performance through an appropriate level of practice and preparation of concert pieces.
• Contribute to the set up and take down at engagements. Including the loading and unloading of the van.
• Maintain allocated instrument(s) and uniform and report any issues to the section leaders.

Skills and knowledge required:

• ABRSM Grade 6 or above or relevant experience.
• Previous experience of playing as part of ensembles/bands.
• Most of the events are force wide it would be useful if you have access to own transportation.

Further Information:

• Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 5 years to apply for a role within Humberside in any capacity.
• Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment.

Contact point for applicants:

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting@humberside.police.uk

How to apply for the role:

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Closing Date: 31st of December 2025 at 23:55.

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