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.
Programmes Planning & Administration Manager
Part-time, permanent contract, 3 days a week
£35,000-£38,000 per annum pro rata, dependent on experience
We are looking for a Programmes Planning & Administration Manager to lead the planning, scheduling and core administration that underpins delivery across NYO’s activity. This role is central to ensuring projects are well organised, well-resourced and joined up across teams, and will play a key part in helping colleagues deliver ambitious work for young people to a high standard.
You will lead on annual schedules, venue booking and contracting, freelance booking and coordination, and the maintenance of shared tools, systems and ways of working across the programmes team. Working closely with colleagues across NYO, you will help create the clarity, consistency and operational confidence needed to deliver complex projects well, while building strong relationships with venues, artists, tutors and delivery staff.
This role will suit someone who is highly organised, solutions-focused and confident communicating with a wide range of internal and external partners. You will combine excellent administration and planning skills with strong judgement, attention to detail and the ability to keep multiple strands of work moving smoothly.
Download the application pack to find out more, and apply via the online form.
Deadline for applications: Monday 27 April at 10am.
Admissions & Programmes Co-ordinator
Full-time, permanent contract
£28,664 per annum
We are looking for an Admissions & Programmes Co-ordinator to support musician recruitment, auditions and programme administration across NYO’s activity. This role is centred on the annual recruitment and auditions process for the NYO Orchestra, ensuring young people, families and colleagues experience clear, efficient and well-organised processes from application through to audition and onboarding.
You will support the planning and delivery of Orchestra recruitment and auditions, including application administration, scheduling, communications, audition logistics and participant records. You will also support NYO Inspire application processes, including administration and moderation activity. Outside peak recruitment periods, you will contribute to wider programme administration across the team and attend selected projects and residencies as a Residency Assistant.
This role will suit someone who is highly organised, participant-focused and confident handling detail in a fast-moving environment. You will bring strong administration and communication skills, a calm and professional approach, and a willingness to support both detailed process work and practical on-site delivery across the year.
Download the application pack to find out more, and apply via the online form.
Deadline for applications: Monday 27 April at 10am.
Head of NYO Schools
Full time, two-year fixed term contract, 35 hours a week
£45,000-£48,000 per annum, dependent on experience
We are looking for a Head of NYO Schools to lead the development of NYO’s overall programme offer for schools, with an initial focus on Catalyst, our flagship new schools programme. This is a new key strategic role within NYO’s Engagement team and will play a major part in shaping a scalable model that supports schools to create vibrant musical communities for teenagers. You will lead the design and delivery of activity including school residencies, teacher CPD, creative resources, alumni training and celebratory events, while helping shape the future direction of NYO’s wider schools offer.
This role will suit someone who combines strong programme development and leadership experience with excellent relationship-building skills, a thorough understanding of the mainstream secondary education sector, and a commitment to inclusion, youth-centred practice and safeguarding. You will be motivated by creating meaningful opportunities for young people, teachers and early career alumni through music, and able to translate strategic vision into high-quality delivery.
Download the application pack to find out more, and apply via the online form.
Deadline for applications: Monday 11 May at 10am.