Head of Music and Creative Practice
Orchestras for All £45,000 annual salary (pro-rata) Closing date 09 March 2026
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.
01144920222
Office 9, Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
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.
Contact details
recruitment@orchestrasforall.org01144920222
Office 9, Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL