General Manager

Job Summary Nottingham Youth Orchestra seeks an experienced General Manager to guide NYO through its 40th Anniversary celebrations and into the next stage of development. The role brings together the day to day management with longer term planning to ensure that NYO remains operationally and financially stable. Job Description ARTISTIC PLANNING - Lead the artistic direction of NYO in consultation with Conductors, Administrators & NYO Board - Nurture a culture of excellence: ensure the quality of music making is inspirational for NYO members, staff &…

Job Summary

Nottingham Youth Orchestra seeks an experienced General Manager to guide NYO through its 40th Anniversary celebrations and into the next stage of development. The role brings together the day to day management with longer term planning to ensure that NYO remains operationally and financially stable.

Job Description

ARTISTIC PLANNING – Lead the artistic direction of NYO in consultation with Conductors, Administrators & NYO Board – Nurture a culture of excellence: ensure the quality of music making is inspirational for NYO members, staff & audiences. – Inspire & excite students in their music making; acknowledge their achievements – Build a sense of NYO community across the classical & jazz orchestras STRATEGY & PLANNING – Develop a vision for the future of NYO – Promote NYO’s achievements to a wider audience e.g. educational sector, local community, potential business & individual sponsors – Ensure the Tour Manager has all in hand for the summer tour FUNDRAISING – Work with the Board/freelance bid writers to develop a fundraising strategy for NYO and identify new funding sources PEOPLE MANAGEMENT – Ensure staff contracts are up-to-date & signed on an annual basis – Visit evening rehearsals regularly: liaise with the Rehearsal Supervisor about any issues – Keep an overview of tutor attendance & the use of tutor deps. – Act as line manager to the Administrator, Events Administrator, Rehearsal Supervisor, Tour Manager & Tutors – Act as chair at tutor or parent helper meetings. Help draw up meeting agendas MARKETING & STUDENT RECRUITMENT – Ensure NYO’s public image is consistent & reflects the work of the organisation – Develop & implement a new marketing plan for NYO – Ensure all ensembles are equally promoted STUDENT MANAGEMENT – Maintain an overview of the promotion process between orchestras – Liaise with the Administrator in handling parents’ feedback. – Oversee student bursaries FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Manage NYO’s budget alongside Admin & Treasurer – Approve payments set up by the Treasurer GOVERNANCE – Oversee & update NYO policy documents on Child Safeguarding, Health & Welfare, GDPR, Equal Opportunities, Student Behaviour, & Parent Helper Guidelines – Set quarterly Board meeting dates & attend to report to Trustees – Keep the Chair informed of any urgent issues

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Exceptional people management skills Excellent communicator with a friendly, professional and diplomatic manner Experience of working with children & young people Proven ability to deliver work consistently & efficiently under pressure whilst balancing conflicting priorities Excellent attention to detail Experience of building and maintaining strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholder Passionate about the arts, music education & youth music making Effective skills in steering meetings so that they remain focused. Ability to manage both time & personalities whilst promoting appropriate discussion & effective outcomes DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Fundraising & Development Working with freelance musicians Safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children Connection to the Nottinghamshire educational music scene and community

Job Responsibilities

See Job Description above. This is a part time role – 2.5 days per week. (0.5 FTE) and can be worked across the week to suit the post-holder. Attendance will be expected at all concerts and key events, some rehearsals, as well as at regular team meetings (some of which may be online) FOR FULL JOB PACK: use the first URL link