Maternity Cover (expected duration of the appointment is 18 months)
The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras is seeking applications for maternity cover for the role of Programmes Manager.
The expected duration of the appointment is 18 months (to January 2028)
Reporting to the CEO, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves working with music and musicians to get involved in organising courses and concerts for groups such as the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble and the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra, managing the annual Festival of Youth Orchestras, working with member orchestras and musicians on training courses and providing members and young musicians with resources through our music library and instrument bank.
We are looking for someone who can lead in the delivery of our programme of events, activities and resources, work collegially with artistic directors and artistic staff, manage course staff and volunteers and be responsible for the wellbeing of the young people in our care.
The main aspects of the role include:
- Working with our artistic directors and collaborators in planning and on-site management of courses and performance tours for young people;
- Managing the annual Festival of Youth Orchestras at the National Concert Hall;
- Managing courses and workshops for youth orchestras and their facilitators;
- Overseeing the maintenance of our instrument bank, music library and other resources;
- Overseeing the daily work of our Administrator in their contributions to our programmes and feeding into performance reviews for staff;
- Working with IAYO members and young people to inform the future development of our activities and resources;
- Attending concerts and events and representing IAYO to our stakeholders.
How to Apply
Download the Application Pack with full details of the role and how to apply.
Download the application form as Microsoft Word or as Open Document Text.
The Application Deadline is Tuesday, 07 April 2026 at 17:00 Irish Standard Time.
Interviews will take place on Monday, 20 April 2026 at the IAYO office in Cork. Online interviews may be offered to eligible candidates.
The position will commence on Monday, 01 June 2026 or as early as Monday, 04 May if the offered candidate is available to start at that time.
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