NYOS: Orchestra Projects Manager

1 Jul

Written By Scottish Music Centre

National Youth Orchestras of Scotland

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum pro rata

Deadline: 01/08/24

NYOS is seeking an experienced project manager to lead their sector-leading orchestra programmes.

Contract: Permanent, full time, starting as soon as possible
Reporting to: Director of Engagement
Salary range: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum
Normal working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break
Occasional evening and weekend work as required
Location: Based in Glasgow city centre head office, with possible partial home-working following discussion
Annual leave: 22 days holiday allowance and 12 public holidays
About The Role

Are you an experienced project or cultural event manager looking to take on a new challenge and lead the delivery of NYOS's orchestra programmes? Could you deliver unique, relevant and sector-leading programmes that develop the musicianship and skills of young musicians and offer outstanding performance opportunities?

NYOS is currently seeking an Orchestra Projects Manager to join our Ensembles and Engagement Team.

You will be responsible for creating a sense of belonging, creativity and pride within the NYOS community, developing positive relationships with young people and a range of stakeholders while managing a busy portfolio of inspirational orchestra programmes, including NYOS, NYOS Development and NYOS Camerata.

You will ensure robust planning and oversight of all project administration and effective delivery of course content and schedules, act as the key contact for members and parents, freelance staff and artists. You will oversee our audition and recrutiment process, building positive experiences. You will also plan and oversee the delivery of NYOS orchestra and ensemble courses and performances including preparation, stage management, organising recordings, venue liaison, and communicating key information in a timely manner to ensure the smooth delivery of public performances.

You can find out more about the role, including a full person specification by downloading the job description on the NYOS website.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the role of Orchestra Projects Manager, please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) along with equal opportunity monitoring form (available below) by the closing date on Thursday 1 August 2024.

The equal opportunities form is designed to help NYOS achieve its aspiration to become a truly inclusive community.

Referees will not be contacted prior to interview or without your permission.

You may send a video or audio recording in place of the cover letter if you wish.