Head of Music and Creative Practice Orchestras

Orchestras for All seeks a Head of Music and Creative Practice who will lead the artistic vision of Orchestras for All, working alongside the Head of Wellbeing and two Youth Creative Associates (OFA Alums) to shape ambitious, inclusive and youth led creative programming for the charity.
The role requires both visionary leadership and a deep commitment to young people, ensuring that OFA’s creative practice is ambitious, challenges convention, amplifies youth voice and models what an inclusive, accessible orchestra can truly be.
We especially encourage individuals with backgrounds and life experiences similar to the young people we support to apply, particularly those who are underrepresented in our team and the wider orchestral sector. For more information, please refer to our application pack.

Hours:

up to 2 days a week. There may be some weeks with additional days of work during our residentials twice a year.

Contract:

Part-time fixed-term contract until August 2028, with potential to extend to August 2030.
Salary: £45,000 annual salary (pro-rata). All travel, accommodation and subsistence (food and drink) is provided as per our policy.

Location:

Working from home and various residential locations across the UK.
Deadline:
Please complete the application form on our website by 09:00am, Monday 9th March 2026.

Orchestras for All (OFA) believes that all young people should be able to access the life-changing experience of group music-making, whatever their circumstances. Our charity breaks down barriers to music-making across the UK with the aim that young people will have increased access to high-quality, consistent provision of ensemble music-making opportunities, and will be better equipped with the life skills, confidence and self-awareness they need to fulfil their aspirations.