Career Opportunities

General Manager

National Youth Orchestras of Scotland Website

Glasgow City

£
£28,500-£33,000

Applications close on 10 September 2025 at 09:00

Description

The General Manager will oversee and coordinate the operational, administrative, HR, and systems functions of NYOS, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and to a high standard. They will act as the central point of connection for day-to-day operations, providing cohesion across teams, streamlining processes, and supporting each department to deliver effectively. The post currently manages a Digital Support Apprentice, who supports finance and administration departments.

Principal Accountabilities

Operations & Office Management
● Lead the day-to-day management of NYOS’s office, contracts, IT systems, and suppliers.
● Act as first point of contact for general enquiries and manage organisational email accounts.
● Maintain and develop the Beacon CRM system for fundraising and participant data, ensuring integration with other systems.
● Manage GDPR compliance, policies, and training across the organisation.
● Record monthly emissions data (energy, travel, resource use) to support statutory reporting and the sustainability plan.
● Liaise with external IT support to ensure systems are secure and effective.
● Maintain stock of office supplies and oversee ordering.

Programme & Event Support
● Support participant recruitment, bursary applications, and audition process.
● Assist with preparation of course materials and event administration.
● Support freelance contracting process
● Attend concerts/events to manage front of house and ticketing.
● Collect and monitor data for reporting purposes.

HR & People Support
● Administer recruitment, onboarding, and personnel records (with HR policy support from external advisers).
● Support line managers with HR documentation and training logistics.

Finance Support (under direction of Head of Finance)
● Process purchase and sales invoices, payments, and receipts.
● Maintain financial records in Xero and assist with reconciliations.
● Support bursary administration and fee collection.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter, along with an equal opportunities monitoring form (available from our website), by the closing date of Wednesday 10th September (9am). The equal opportunities form is designed to help NYOS achieve its aspiration to become a truly inclusive community.

Referees will not be contacted prior to interview or without your permission.

You may send a video or audio recording in place of a cover letter if you wish.

Applications should be e-mailed to: recruitment@nyos.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th September
Interviews: Tuesday 30th September

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