Edinburgh Youth Orchestra is seeking a General Manager to take over the day-to-day running of the charity and its delivery of orchestral and ensemble opportunities for young musicians in Scotland. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the General Manager takes responsibility for the planning, administration and delivery of all EYO activities. Each year this involves a non-auditioned Ensembles Course in the Easter holidays for young musicians of at least grade 3 standard and aged 10 - 16, and an auditioned Symphony Orchestra Course for older musicians aged 13 - 22 and grade 7+ standard in the summer holidays, both held in Edinburgh. These courses are non-residential, and players come from Edinburgh, the Lothians and further afield in Scotland. The role will suit an exceptionally well organised, self-motivated individual with a passion for orchestral performance with young people. The contract is offered on a self-employed basis, with the role conducted from the successful candidates home. It is anticipated that the General Manager will be based within easy reach of Edinburgh. The fee for the role is 12,600 per annum, paid monthly, with expected working hours in the region of 2 days per week which may be worked flexibly. The General Manager is expected to attend all EYO events, courses, rehearsals and concerts. It is hoped that the new General Manager will start on 1 September 2025, although arrangements will be made for some remuneration in July/August to facilitate the handover from the present General Manager. To apply, please send a CV (no more than two sides of A4)and a covering letter (no more than a single side of A4) to David Elliott, Chair of the EYO Board of Directors, via email to . Please include details of two referees. Applications should be received by 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025. Interviews will take place in early June. Further details about key responsibilities, person specification and the application process can be obtained by contacting our present General Manager: . The deadline is Friday 30 May 2025 at 17:00. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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General Manager (part-time)