Opportunities
NYOS is the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, an ambitious orgaisation 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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Please check below to see the current vacancies at the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland. This page is regularly updated with opportunities to join our team.
To find out more, please email recruitment@nyos.co.uk
Current Roles:
> Marketing & Communications Manager - Closing Date: 15 August
> Orchestra Projects Manager - Closing Date: 1 August
> Board Trustees (x4) - Closing Date: 2 August
> Chair of the Board - Closing Date: 2 August
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Marketing & Communications Manager
Closing Date: 5pm on Thursday 15 August
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
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead on the development and implementation of NYOS’s content marketing, communications, design and PR functions to enhance engagement with current and future stakeholders. Overseeing management of the organisation’s digital, social, print, and press output to effectively deliver promotional campaigns, implement our brand profile, and increase the awareness and reputation of the organisation to drive donations and engagement.
You will be a proactive storyteller, using new and traditional media to increase the awareness and reach of NYOS. To grow our membership, develop and diversify our audiences, strengthen the organisation’s reputation, and successfully spotlight our programmes and people. You can find out more about the role by viewing or downloading the full job description and person specification below.
> Marketing and Communications Manager Job Description & Person Specification (PDF)
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) along with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available below) to recruitment@nyos.co.uk
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.
Closing Date: Thursday 15 August, 5pm
Interviews: Wednesday 21 August
Important Documents
> Marketing & Communications Manager Job Description (PDF)
> Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form (Word)
> Current Staff Structure (PDF)
> Equality & Diversity Policy (PDF)
> Privacy Notice
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Orchestra Projects Manager
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 1 August
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 below.
> Orchestra Project Manager Job Description (PDF)
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) along with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available below) to recruitment@nyos.co.uk
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.
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 1 August
Interviews: Friday 9 August
Important Documents
> Orchestra Projects Manager Job Descrition (PDF)
> Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form (Word)
> Current Staff Structure (PDF)
> Equality & Diversity Policy (PDF)
> Privacy Notice
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Board Trustees
About The Role
Would you like to help shape the future of The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland?
NYOS is seeking to appoint up to four new Trustees to our Board. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to ensuring that Scotland’s young musicians, from all backgrounds, can access world-class classical music-making opportunities.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of environmental sustainability, arts policy, public affairs advocacy, HR, orchestral management, marketing and communications, young people’s wellbeing/mental health, and EDI.
No prior governance experience is necessary. NYOS will offer training and development opportunities, as well as 1-2-1 mentorship from an existing board member if required, to ensure you are fully supported in your role.
This is a voluntary role. However, NYOS is committed to removing financial barriers for all Trustees and can cover reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation, and remuneration for loss of earnings.
NYOS also recognises that there is a lack of diversity amongst the leadership of youth music organisations and the wider charity sector. We therefore encourage applications from underrepresented groups, a list of which can be found below. We look forward to hearing from you!
You can find out more about the role by downloading a copy of the job description below.
> Board Trustee Job Description (PDF)
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter, outlining your experience and reasons for your interest in the role, to karensmith@nyos.co.uk. If you feel more comfortable applying in a different format, we are happy to accept an audio or video recording.
We would also request that you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form, which is available below:
> Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (Word)
A shortlist of candidates will be invited individually to an informal conversation in August with members of the NYOS Board, following which up to four trustees will be appointed.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.
The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday 2 August
Important Documents
> Board Trustee Job Description (PDF)
> Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form (Word)
> Equality & Diversity Policy (PDF)
> Privacy Notice
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Chair of the NYOS Board
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS) is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees with the skills and experience to act as an ambassador for NYOS and lead the board, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line management support to our Chief Executive.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed board, whose purpose is to ensure that Scotland’s young musicians, from all backgrounds, can access world-class classical music opportunities.
If you are interested in the role of Chair of the Board, please visit our dedicated page:
