National Youth Orchestras of Scotland
National Youth Orchestras of Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC015482

NYOS works with young musicians aged 8-25 living or studying in Scotland or with Scottish connections. Our activity takes place in locations across Scotland and provides foundational group music-making opportunities, inspirational orchestral experiences, and advanced artistic and career skills development. All our programmes are designed to develop musical, personal and social skills which have lifelong benefits, whatever the young person’s chosen career path.

Current vacancies

Marketing & Communications Manager

  • Full time
  • £28,000 – £32,000
  • Hybrid: Based in Glasgow city centre head office, with possible partial home-working following discussion
  • Closing 15th August 2024

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 downloading the full job description and person specification

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Orchestra Projects Manager

  • Full time
  • £28,000 – £32,000
  • Hybrid: Based in Glasgow city centre head office, with possible partial home-working following discussion
  • Closing 1st August 2024

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.

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