The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development. We are a welcoming community where every teenager can play their part in shaping their world through extraordinary music.
At The National Youth Orchestra, you’ll join a values-led, mission-driven organisation where people care deeply about the impact of their work. Our staff team is supportive, friendly and ambitious, united by a shared belief in the potential of young people and the power of orchestral music.
NYO is a place where people are trusted to take responsibility, contribute ideas and work collaboratively. Colleagues describe a strong sense of community and shared purpose, with people pulling together to achieve things that are often much bigger than our size as an organisation would suggest.
Our offices near Holborn in central London are a lively base for collaboration, planning and creativity. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, supported by a flexible and trust-based culture. NYO is a busy and dynamic place to work, with a year-round rhythm of planning, delivery, reflection and development. We aim to support people to work flexibly and sustainably within that, recognising the commitment and energy our work requires.
Many roles involve being present at NYO activity across the country, helping to create extraordinary musical experiences with and for young people across the UK. The work is demanding, purposeful and rewarding, sustained by committed colleagues and a culture of care, trust and shared ambition.
We are committed to continuing to improve how we work as NYO grows, including how we support feedback, development, wellbeing and sustainable working practices.
