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.

Help Us Change Young Lives Through Creativity

Who we are

Reeltime Music is a creative youth work charity that supports disadvantaged young people through music and the creative industries. We provide workshops, partnership projects, volunteering opportunities, and recording and rehearsal services to help young people develop skills, confidence, and creativity.

What you’ll do

As Funding Officer, you’ll work closely with our CEO to secure funding that sustains and grows our work. You’ll develop and manage fundraising efforts, write compelling funding applications, and build strong relationships with funders and partners. Your work will directly support creative opportunities for young people.

About you

• Strong writing skills, with experience crafting funding applications and impact reports.
• Ability to engage and influence funders, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• A strong interest in youth work and the creative sector.

Why join us?

• Flexible working – We’ll agree on a schedule that suits you.
• Make a difference – Your work will directly enable creative opportunities for young people.
• Supportive team – Work collaboratively in a creative and mission-driven organisation.
• Good leave – 32 days (pro-rata) including public holidays.

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) is looking for a part-time Company Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by enabling progress, implementing improvement and providing support.

We are looking for someone who excels at organising, is methodical and forward-thinking, and who is confident in supporting and leading a team. Sound working experience of HR practices will also be essential to your success in this role.

YTAS is the national development agency and umbrella body for Scotland’s youth theatre sector. Our vision is for universal access to quality youth theatre activity across Scotland and universal recognition of its impact. We believe in helping others, community, collaboration, excellence and joy.

The Company Manager position is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated team whose work over the next three years will be supported by multi-year funding recently awarded by Creative Scotland.

In this key leadership role, you will ensure the smooth running of our organisation, working alongside the CEO to oversee company operations, strategic planning and programme delivery. You will support a passionate staff team, fostering a well-managed, collaborative and positive work environment, where people thrive. This role will offer you the chance to achieve to this, and to help drive our vision forward.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a flexible-working organisation and a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) partner, we’re happy to discuss ways that allow you to balance caring responsibilities with your working life.

Overview of Organisation:

Heavy Sound is a Community Interest Company, incorporated in 2015, based in East Lothian. We work with disconnected young people and adults, re-engaging them through strength-based activities of interest including music, biking, sports, creative arts, education, mentoring and 1:1 therapy. By building trusting relationships we help inspire positive opportunities for further learning, life skills development, and future training and employment.

16+ Programme:

Heavy Sound transforms the lives of vulnerable, disengaged and, in the main, care-experienced 11–15-year-olds across East Lothian. Based on their needs, we have developed a 16+ Programme to extend this support to provide:

• Life skills development
• Qualifications
• Support into further education, volunteering, training and employment

Participants are referred mainly through education and social work, and engage in a variety of activities including education, music, biking, sports and mentoring, leading to qualifications and awards, and life skills development.

Flexibility in hours is required as there is a weekly evening 16+ drop-in.