now hiring: Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)
lead the delivery of our live events and provide operational leadership to our programmes team.
With a new senior leadership team joining in 2026, this is a pivotal moment to help shape how our vision is translated into world-class musical experiences.
Since 2011, we’ve pioneered youth-led orchestral music that challenges conventions and amplifies unheard voices. Today, young people aged 14-18 are at the heart of our creative process. We are looking for a Programmes Manager (Maternity Cover) who can match this creative ambition with operational excellence, ensuring our work is executed safely, inclusively, and to the highest professional standards.
We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to:
Placing young people at the centre of music-making.
Building safe, inclusive, and professional environments for artists and participants.
Managing complex logistics with a calm, solution-oriented approach.
Championing equity, diversity, and inclusion in every operational detail.
contractual information
Job Title: Programmes Manager, Maternity Cover
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover), Full-time (1.0 fte) or 0.8 fte considered
Duration: 13.5 Months (12 June 2026 - 20 July 2027)
Salary: £39,000
Reports to: Artistic Director
Direct reports: Youth Producer; freelance Event Staff (Stage Managers, Crew, Stewards)
Location: Hybrid – remote and our office in Brixton, London.
Working pattern: Tuesday–Thursday in the office; occasional evening and weekend hours required for events (with TOIL).
Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays.
Pension: Enrolment into the Nest pension scheme.
Application Deadline:
Sunday 19th April - 12 Noon
Ideal start date is 12 June 2026 to ensure smooth handover with current Programmes Manager.