The Executive Assistant is a new role to support our Chief Executive & Artistic Director, who is responsible for the ongoing management and development of the NYOS and artistic planning across all our programmes; and to support our Head of Development who is responsible for a fundraising strategy that supports all areas of NYOS’ work.

The Executive Assistant will coordinate and manage the Chief Executive’s scheduling, prepare and organise strategic materials and plans, and support board meetings and the preparation of board materials. This role serves as the eyes and ears for the Chief Executive, connecting her to organisations, projects and business information, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and serving as a trusted partner to ensure that the Chief Executive can fulfill her role effectively.

The Executive Assistant will also support the Head of Development with the planning and communication of key fundraising events and ad hoc data management projects, particularly to develop our supporter networks as we work towards NYOS’ 50th anniversary year in 2029.

The dynamic nature of this role requires exemplary time management skills and the ability to identify and anticipate the Chief Executive’s needs. The Executive Assistant will interact with a broad range of individuals including members of the Senior Management Team, the NYOS Board, external partners and artists, and will be expected to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. You do not need to fulfil every element of the job description to apply. We are interested in finding someone who really wants to contribute to NYOS’s work and will support your professional development if you have the right potential. If this role excites you, but you are unsure about applying, please feel free to get in touch for an informal conversation.

It is an exciting time to work for NYOS as we build on an amazing legacy and develop new plans. We want to ensure that our work is celebrated and shared with audiences and stakeholders across Scotland and beyond. To do this we need clear and engaging communications that showcase our programmes, celebrate our impact, and tell our story.

We are looking for a Communications Officer who shares our ambitions and values and wants to be part of a small, friendly team that supports NYOS' mission to nurture, celebrate and widen access to outstanding classical youth music-making, inspiring young people to realise their potential.

The Communications Officer is a new role within our dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will utilise a range of channels to ensure our communications are distinct and connect with audiences old and new, across a diverse range of communities. Collaborating with others in the team, you will sharpen our messages and draft key documents to share the joy of our work, reaching out to press and media to share key communications celebrating the power of music and the opportunities NYOS provides.

You do not need to fulfil every element of the job description to apply. We are interested in finding someone who really wants to contribute to NYOS’s work and will support your professional development if you have the right potential. If this role excites you, but you are unsure about applying, please feel free to get in touch for an informal conversation.