Music Librarian (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

National Children's Orchestras


Job Summary

NCO’s Music Librarian is a core part of the Programme and Orchestras team, who are responsible for the planning and delivery of all NCO activity: Weeks, Weekends, Days, our extensive auditions process and new Wider Access and Partnerships activities.

Job Description

NCO’s Fixed Term Music Librarian (maternity cover) will manage NCO’s Music Library by maintaining all owned material and making arrangements for hired material. They will work with conductors, music tutors, composers and arrangers to ensure music is suitable for young musicians, to create and upload prep and practice parts and to prepare, clean, and circulate
scores and parts for all NCO activity. Please see job pack for key responsibilities and full details.

Job Requirements

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

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Music Librarian (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026

  • Location:

    South West

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Job: Music Librarian (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Job: Music Librarian (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Organisation: National Children’s Orchestras

Postcode: BS4 3AS

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