Our culture and values
At The National Youth Orchestra, you’ll work as part of a supportive, friendly and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.
We also work with a wider team of music tutors, conductors, composers and professional musicians. There’s an expert youth support team, and even an osteopath to make sure that our young musician’s bodies stay well-tuned.
NYO is an Equal Opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our work, and this extends to our recruitment practices.
Benefits of working at NYO
Our spacious and light offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, a space for collaboration and ideas. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, with a flexible and supportive culture. Most staff spend time enjoying and supporting NYO projects, concerts and events, sharing music with young people across the UK.
NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
Current vacancies
Current vacancies are listed below. Please check back regularly if there are no vacancies listed that suit your skills and experience. We also advertise vacancies through our social channels and on various online job sites
NYO Inspire Manager
Full-time, permanent contract, £34,000 per annum
Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to participation in orchestral music? We have an opportunity for a highly organised individual to join our team as NYO Inspire Manager.
NYO Inspire is at the heart of our mission to open up orchestral music to more young people. Through free projects, workshops, residentials and performances, we support teenage musicians from a wide range of backgrounds to develop their skills, confidence, leadership and sense of belonging through exceptional musical experiences. Our work is particularly focused on reaching young people who face barriers to accessing high-quality music-making opportunities.
The NYO Inspire Manager plays a central role in delivering this work. Working closely with the Head of NYO Inspire and Inspire Producer, you will lead the operational planning and delivery of NYO Inspire activity, ensuring projects are safe, inclusive, well-organised and delivered to a consistently high standard. You will oversee logistics, participant administration, communications, venues, travel, accommodation and equipment, while helping to create an outstanding experience for young people, tutors, artists and partner organisations.
This is a varied role combining project management, operational planning, participant administration and on-the-ground delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring activity runs smoothly from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident managing multiple priorities. You will have experience planning and delivering projects and events within an arts, education or youth setting, strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to creating inclusive environments where all young people can thrive. Experience of working with young people, managing complex logistics and supervising others would be particularly valuable.
Download the application pack to find out more, and apply via the online form.
Deadline for applications: 10am on Friday 7 August 2026
First round interviews: Monday 24 August 2026