Director of Engagement & Partnerships

Music Mark; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Youth Orchestra seeks a visionary Director of Engagement & Partnerships to lead strategic engagement programmes. This senior role will enhance NYO Inspire, develop impactful educational initiatives, and foster partnerships across various sectors to empower teenage musicians in the UK. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment that values growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Season ticket loan scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health cash plan

Retail and entertainment discounts

24/7 counselling and support helpline

Qualifications

• Strong track record in partnership development and strategic delivery.
• Experience in youth-centred program design and digital engagement.
• Confident communicator and experienced team leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of engagement programmes.
• Support the growth of NYO Inspire and develop a national schools programme.
• Build powerful partnerships across music education, youth, and cultural sectors.

Skills

Partnership development

Program design

Strategic delivery

Digital engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

NYO is seeking a visionary and collaborative Director of Engagement & Partnerships to lead the strategic development and delivery of NYO’s engagement programmes.

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Employer

National Youth Orchestra

Location

London

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date

7th July 2025 at 10:00

The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development. We give teenage musicians the greatest adventure they can have in orchestral music, helping them unlock their full potential.

We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Director of Engagement & Partnerships to lead the strategic development and delivery of NYO’s engagement programmes. This is a role for someone who is ready to work closely with a committed team, lead with purpose, and build the systems and relationships that will help NYO reach more young people, more deeply, and more equitably.

This role is central to our mission to open up orchestral music to every teenager in the UK. You willsupportthe growth of NYO Inspire, develop a high-impact national schools programme, and build powerful partnerships across music education, youth, and cultural sectors.

This is a senior leadership role for someone with a strong track record in partnership development, strategic delivery, youth-centred programme design, and digital engagement. You’ll be a confident communicator, experienced team leader, and passionate advocate for teenage potential and inclusion.

At the National Youth Orchestra, you’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and adventurous team where learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role. Our offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, fostering collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Hybrid working is standard, within a flexible and encouraging culture. 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.

We are the UK's leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.

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