Opportunities
NYOS is the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, an ambitious organisation delivering exceptional youth orchestral music-making opportunities.
Current Vacancies
Please note: You do not need to fulfil every element of the job description to apply for any of our roles. We are interested in finding someone who really wants to contribute to our work and will support your professional development if you have the right potential. If any of the below roles excite you, but you are unsure about applying, please feel free to get in touch for an informal conversation.
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Head of Finance
Closing Date: 9 AM, Tuesday 3 September 2025
Interviews: Thursday 11 September 2025
Contract: Permanent, part time
Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Salary range: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, pro-rata
- Normal working hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
- Location: Based in Glasgow city centre head office; possible partial home-working following discussion
- Annual leave: 22 days holiday allowance and 12 public holidays, pro-rata
About the Role
The Head of Finance will play a key role within NYOS, ensuring that our strategic objectives and operational delivery are supported by sound financial planning and robust controls, and that our systems and processes are both effective and efficient. They will lead on NYOS’s financial strategy, planning, and statutory compliance, safeguarding the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
This is a senior role focused on high-level finance and compliance, with responsibility for overseeing all NYOS systems and processes, and for working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Board, and external stakeholders. The post will currently manage the General Manager, a new role now under recruitment.
> Head of Finance – Job Description & Person Specification
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV, a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available below) to recruitment@nyos.co.uk.
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring 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.
Important Documents
> Head of Finance - Job Description
> Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form (Word)
> Current Staff Structure (PDF)
> Equality & Diversity Policy (PDF)
> Privacy Notice
General Manager
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025, 9:00am
Interviews: Tuesday 20 September 2025
Line Managing: Digital Support Apprentice
- Salary range: £28,500 - £33,000 per annum
- Normal working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm with an hour lunch break
- Location: Based in Glasgow city centre head office; possible partial home-working following discussion
- Annual leave: 22 days annual leave and 12 public holidays
About the Role
The General Manager will oversee and coordinate the operational, administrative, HR and systems functions of NYOS, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and to a high standard. They will act as the central point of connection for day-to-day operations, providing cohesion across teams, streamlining processes and supporting each department to deliver effectively. The post currently manages a Digital Support Apprentice, who supports the Finance and Administration departments.
> General Manager - Job Description & Person Specification
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV, a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available below) to recruitment@nyos.co.uk.
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring 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.
Important Documents
> General Manager - Job Description
> Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form
> Current Staff Structure
> Equality & Diversity Policy
> Privacy Notice
Board Trustees
Would you like to help shape the future of The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland?
At NYOS we are always interested in hearing from individuals who share our dedication to ensuring that Scotland’s young musicians, from all backgrounds, can access world-class classical music-making opportunities, and may want to support us in this vision by joining our Board of Trustees.
We are particularly interested in hearing from those with experience of environmental sustainability, arts policy, public affairs advocacy, HR, and young people’s wellbeing/mental health. NYOS also recognises that there is a lack of diversity amongst the leadership of youth music organisations and the wider charity sector and welcome interest from those from underrepresented groups.
Trustee roles are voluntary and no prior governance experience is necessary. NYOS is also committed to removing financial barriers for all Trustees and covers reasonable expenses for our Trustees.
If you feel like you can contribute to our work enriching the lives of Scotland’s young musicians, or you would like to know more about our Board Trustees, please get in touch – recruitment@nyos.co.uk
