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Music Librarian (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

£32,000 - £35-000 pro rata per year

NCO's Librarian is part of the Programme & Orchestras team, who are responsible for planning/delivery of all NCO activity: Weeks, Weekends, Days, auditions and Wider Access / Partnerships activities. The Librarian maintains owned material and makes hire arrangements & prepares practice docs/parts.

Employer
National Children's Orchestras
Location
Bristol
Contract Type
Part-Time Fixed-Term
Start Date
17th August 2026
Closing Date
6th July 2026 at 09:00

NCO is looking for someone with:

  • A passion for the transformative power of orchestral music making for all young people.
  • An ability to think creatively, be innovative and take initiative.
  • Interest and enthusiasm for working with children, young people and musicians.
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure with professionalism and good humour.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of orchestral music.
  • Experience working as an Orchestral Music Librarian.
  • An understanding of and commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • An understanding of safeguarding concerns for organisations working with children and young people.
  • The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with an ability to create and maintain effective processes.
  • Experience of using Microsoft IT packages (Excel, Word etc.), using Music Software such as Sibelius, and systems like CRM, websites, databases, digital platforms e.g. Zoom

Please see the job pack for full details including job responsibilities.

Closing Date:
6th July 2026 at 09:00
Interviews:
13th and 15th July 2026 in person in Bristol

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About the Provider

National Children's Orchestras

Play together. Be unstoppable. At NCO, nearly 2000 children a year aged 8-14 uncover the joy of orchestral music, unleash their creativity and realise their ambitions through auditioned Weeks and Weekends, non-auditioned Days and Schools Concerts.

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