Co-Director (Outreach & Community), NewYVC (Freelance)

The NewYVC Co-Director provides artistic leadership for NewYVC, working collaboratively with the other Co-Director to deliver an exceptional creative experience for young people.

NewYVC is an inclusive, open-access vocal collective based at Spotlight. We believe that musical excellence grows from creating an environment in which every young person feels welcomed, supported and challenged. Through high-quality musical experiences, the Co-Directors foster confidence, wellbeing, belonging and creativity, creating the conditions in which young people can flourish as musicians and as individuals.

Working within the artistic vision and strategic direction established by the Chief Executive & Artistic Director, the Co-Directors are jointly responsible for shaping the collective's musical direction, maintaining high artistic standards and ensuring that NewYVC reflects the values and ambitions of Spitalfields Music.

Terms of Engagement:
Freelance appointment
Session fee: £150 per session delivered
Planning & administration: A retainer of £350 per academic term is payable to cover rehearsal planning, programming, administration, meetings and other preparation required to deliver the role
Commitment: Approximately seven sessions per academic term. Some sessions will be delivered independently and others jointly with the other Co-Director, depending on the programme and artistic requirements
Co-Directors are expected to attend termly planning meetings with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director and General Manager, together with monthly team meetings with the other Co-Director and Project Coordinator, as set out in this job description.
Additional fees will be agreed in advance where work is required beyond the core programme, including additional performances, projects, workshops or other agreed activity.

For more information visit spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/