Flexible Work, Better Balance
Reporting to the Chief Executive, and as part of NCO’s collaborative Senior Management Team, this new and exciting role will be responsible for leading the curation of NCO’s annual artistic programme across all areas of activity.
Employer: National Children's Orchestras
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Part-Time Permanent
Closing Date: 8th June 2026 at 09:00
The role requires providing oversight and leadership for NCO’s creative freelance workforce including conductors, guest artists, composers, wellbeing and creative leads and will oversee the pool of c. 90 freelance music tutors.
The Artistic Planning Director will work closely with NCO’s Music Librarian to ensure that all music, including commissions and arrangements, is thoroughly prepared and will give due consideration to specific instrumentation requirements ahead of activity.