Young Classical Artists Trust

Job Summary

Supporting the delivery and day-to-day operations of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust and YCAT, providing administrative, communications and event support across both organisations while gaining broad practical experience in arts administration.

This role is designed as an entry-level development opportunity for someone at the beginning of a career in arts administration, artist management or charity operations.

Working across two leading classical music charities, the Operations Assistant will gain hands‑on experience in organisational operations, artist support, communications, events, governance and concert administration. The post offers a structured introduction to the professional classical music sector and exposure to emerging artists, promoters and industry partners. Time will be divided between the two charities.

For YCAT, the Operations Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the organisation, supporting digital communications, concert administration, artist management and general office operations. The role combines practical administration with communications and front‑of‑house responsibilities and acts as a central coordination point across the organisation.

For the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, the Operations Assistant supports the Executive Director in the day‑to‑day administration of the Trust, contributing to the delivery of its awards, recital schemes and artist support programmes. The role involves coordination with artists, promoters, trustees and external partners, as well as maintaining accurate records and ensuring the smooth running of key annual processes.

The role is particularly suited to a recent graduate or early‑career candidate looking to build practical skills, confidence and sector knowledge within a supportive small‑team environment.

• Demonstrable interest in classical music and the arts sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new platforms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
• Professional and friendly manner when dealing with artists, partners and the public
• Flexible, positive and proactive approach to varied administrative tasks
• Experience managing social media accounts or digital content
• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva or similar)
• Experience updating websites (e.g. Squarespace)
• Experience in events administration or front‑of‑house work
• Video editing or multimedia content creation skills

Supporting the day-to-day operations of two classical music charities across communications, concerts, artists and administration.

Responsibilities include maintaining website and social media content, creating marketing materials and newsletters, updating databases and artist profiles, and supporting general communications activity. Assisting the delivery of YCAT Wigmore Hall concerts, including ticketing, guest lists, programmes and front‑of‑house support.

Providing artist administration support through concert coordination, travel arrangements, record‑keeping and acting as a first point of contact for schemes and enquiries.

Supporting Countess of Munster auditions, recital schemes and instrument loans by coordinating logistics, liaising with artists and promoters, preparing materials, managing records and updating the UK Artists Directory. Additional duties include governance support, board minutes and general office administration.

Please send a CV of no more than two pages together with names of two referees, and a covering letter of no more than one side of A4 explaining why you think you are our ideal candidate for this role to Lizzie Linney at

By championing emerging talents, YCAT continues to enrich the classical music landscape and captivate audiences worldwide.