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Operations Manager, Farnham Youth Choir

  •  South East
  •  Â£10k-15k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 30, 2026
  •  Gill Backhouse
  •  jobs@fyc.co.uk
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the internationally award-winning Farnham Youth Choir, to manage day-to-day operations. We’re a volunteer-led charity, based in Surrey, with more than 100 children singing across three choirs.

Job Description

A crucial element of the role is to be the Choir's Designated Safeguarding Lead, acting as the focal point for safeguarding across FYC's choirs for both regular rehearsals and any concerts, tours or other performances. You will be supported by two volunteer deputies who have extensive safeguarding experience. The Operations Manager also manages our volunteer teams, and is responsible for general choir and event administration. In particular, you will:

Be responsible for the safety of all the members during rehearsals, concerts and tours.
Regularly liaise with local councils and other bodies to meet safeguarding requirements.
Manage volunteers, including organising DBS checks and chaperone training.
Manage bookings and administration for rehearsals, training days, events and tours.
Work with FYC's Community Engagement Officer to promote FYC within the community.
Work with FYC's Trustees to ensure smooth running of the charity.

Job Requirements

You will be a strong self-starter with proven safeguarding experience in settings with young people. Alongside excellent time management skills, you will also be a good communicator and relationship builder, able to work with diverse groups both internally and externally. You'll be confident working in the Google suite, and understand the importance of data protection and privacy, including protecting data from cyber threats. This role is remote, but you will be expected to attend rehearsals, meetings and concerts or events in the Farnham and wider Surrey/Hampshire area.

Job Responsibilities

- Be responsible for the safety of all the members during rehearsals, concerts and tours.
- Regularly liaise with local councils and other bodies to meet safeguarding requirements.
- Manage volunteers, including organising DBS checks and chaperone training.
- Manage bookings and administration for rehearsals, training days, events and tours.
- Work with FYC's Community Engagement Officer to promote FYC within the community.
- Work with FYC's Trustees to ensure smooth running of the charity.

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How to Apply

Please apply by sending your CV to [email protected], along with a covering letter stating why you are interested in this role. Interviews will be held in late October to start as soon as possible, and we reserve the right to interview earlier for particularly strong candidates. FYC will need to carry out an Enhanced DBS check before the successful candidate can take up the position.

This is an employed position with FYC. Salary is £15,000 for 20 hours per week during term time as set by Surrey County Council. Deadline is Midday on October 30th 2026.

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