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Artistic Director, Multi-Story Music

  •  London
  •  Â£40k-50k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 17, 2025
  •  Oliver McKenzie
  •  ollie@multi-story.org.uk
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

Lead a radical music organisation and oversee the creation of youth-led music spanning soul, R&B, classical and choral: new music that’s fresh, relevant and powerful.

Job Description

Multi-Story Orchestra is seeking an Artistic Director to lead our next chapter!

After 15 years, our Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Kate Whitley, will step down in early 2026. We are now seeking a Artistic Director who will have a unique opportunity to forge Multi-Story's future, overseeing the creation of youth-led music spanning soul, R&B, classical and choral.

In particular, the ideal candidate will share our commitment to:

Placing young people at the centre of music-making.

Developing collaborative creative processes.

Championing equity, diversity and inclusion in the arts.

Leading artists to create work of outstanding quality and impact.

All further information including on how to apply can be found on our website. We particularly welcome applications from those who are under-represented in the music industry. If you rarely see people like yourself in the arts, we encourage you to apply!

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Contractual Information

Job Title: Artistic Director

Contract: Permanent, 0.8 FTE (with the possibility of full-time for the right candidate).

Salary: £47,000 pro rata (£37,600 for 32h Week)

Reports To: Chair of Trustees

Direct Reports: Programme Manager

Location: Hybrid - remote and our office in Brixton, London

Working Pattern
We typically work Tuesday-Thursday in the office and value face-to-face collaboration. We are open to discussions about flexible and compressed hours (core hours of 10am-4pm are being piloted). Some evening and weekend hours are required, with time off in lieu.

Holiday
28 days per year, plus bank holidays, pro rata.

Pension
Enrolment into the Nest pension scheme.

Application Deadline: 17th November 2025 - 12 noon

Job Requirements

We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to:

  • Placing young people at the centre of music-making.

  • Developing collaborative creative processes.

  • Championing equity, diversity and inclusion in the arts.

  • Leading artists to create work of outstanding quality and impact.

The Artistic Director will work in close partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to set the organisation's artistic vision, extend our partnerships, fulfil commitments to funders, and ensure Multi-Story Orchestra thrives in its next phase. The Artistic Director and the Executive Director together fulfil the CEO function for Multi-Story Orchestra.

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How to Apply

Download the job pack from our website.

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