Youth Choirs Supervisor

The Belfast Philharmonic Society is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and inspiring person to join our administrative team, responsible for the supervision and organisation of the Phil Youth Choirs while acting as point of contact for our members, volunteers, and staff.

The Society includes the Belfast Philharmonic Choir (The Phil) founded in 1874 which is Northern Ireland’s only symphonic chorus and the Belfast Philharmonic Youth Choirs comprised of the Phil Kids, Youth and Chamber Choirs providing a unique choral music programme. The role will require the candidate to work from home with regular attendance on site or at events.

The candidate will work with the General Manager, under the direction of the Youth Choirs Co-Ordinator, to achieve the strategic goals of the Board of Directors and to further develop the Phil Youth Choirs division of the Philharmonic Society.

We are looking for highly motivated applicants who are committed to producing quality outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administration of Phil Youth Choirs in conjunction with Youth Choirs Co-Ordinator and the General Manager.
• Attendance at two weekly rehearsals and planned events.
• Record keeping and scheduling in relation to members, volunteers, and staff.
• Planning, scheduling and logistics for choir sessions and concerts.
• Ensuring Safeguarding compliance.
• Acting as a point of contact for all members and volunteers.
• Ordering stock, music/training resources and uniforms and distribution to members.
• Liaising with 3rd party bodies such as Education Authority and Access NI for event licencing and Safeguarding.
• Planning recruitment of members and administration of enrolments.
• Being a member of the First Aid Team (when trained)
• Any other duties as required by the organisation.

The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.

Applicants should download the full person specification and apply with CV, application and monitoring forms by Wednesday 3rd August at 4pm.