Association of British Orchestras

Community Engagement Officer

National Centre for Music £30,000 Closing date 18 February 2026
The National Centre for Music (NCM) are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer to play a fundamental role in the delivery of our Activity Plan supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This role is a chance to contribute deeply to the creation of a cultural destination at the heart of Edinburgh as NCM takes on the operation of the iconic old Royal High School at the foot of Calton Hill.
The Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for delivering specific projects and opportunities within our Heritage Lottery-funded project and will collaborate with diverse communities to explore the heritage associated with the project – architectural, natural and cultural. Together with those communities, they will develop projects that offer attractive, inclusive and accessible ways for local people and visitors to engage with this heritage.

If you would like more information about this role, please download the job pack through our website. If you would like to speak to a member of our team prior to application, please get in touch to arrange a chat by emailing hello@ncmscotland.org.uk.

Contact details

hello@ncmscotland.org.uk

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in London,
hosted by The Southbank Centre, from 4-6 February 2026
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