Head of Pathways; maternity cover

Role Overview

National Youth Choir is seeking a creative, analytical and strategic thinker with excellent project management skills to become our Head of Pathways. The Head of Pathways is a senior management role. The post‑holder will work closely with the Creative Director, Head of Creative Programmes, Project & Programme Managers and National Youth Choir’s wider freelance creative teams to develop, plan and deliver exciting programmes, projects and events to achieve our organisational vision, mission and aims.

We are looking for a highly experienced arts manager with a passion for creating and realising innovative and relevant musical opportunities for young people from all backgrounds, and a commitment to widening access to creative experiences. You will be excited by the opportunity to contribute to National Youth Choir’s strategic vision, and to integrate our creative programmes, bringing high‑quality musical opportunities to many thousands of young people across the UK.

• Contract:
  
  Fixed term, April 2026 to March 2027
• Salary: £40,000 pro rata
• Hours:
  
  14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
• Reporting to:
  Creative Director
• Responsible for:
  Programmes Manager (Pathways) and Project Manager
• Location:
  
  Remote (national), or based in our Durham office, with travel as required
• Location (country):
  All Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland

You can find further details about this role and the National Youth Choir as an organisation within the job information pack.

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