London Youth Choirs

London Youth Choirs was launched 10 years ago, inspired by the spirit of the London 2012 Olympics. Our goal was clear: to unite young people from across the capital through singing.

Today LYC exists to enrich the lives of young Londoners through singing, providing high-caliber choral singing tuition and unique performance opportunities. There is no other organisation providing a London-wide family of choirs like LYC, bringing together 420 young people, aged 7-23, from 250 educational institutions and 31 of London’s 33 boroughs, truly representing the diversity of our capital. Over 1,000 young people have taken part in our programme and now form a thriving alumni community, with some returning to LYC to work with us in a professional capacity.

LYC is about much more than just learning to sing: our vision is underpinned by a promise to deliver two things: musical excellence and social change. We work to remove barriers to access to ensure that anyone can take part in our music-making by subsidising all fees, offering free places to those who need them, and ensuring that pastoral support is available for all members.

Our team’s sense of drive and ambition is unfaltering, in many ways we feel that we’re only just getting started. We are committed to doubling down on our founding commitments to unlock young people’s potential through the power of choral singing, and to be a singing home for all young Londoners. With this expansion comes the need to consider the best strategy to engage, nurture and encourage a wide range of young people across London.

Against this backdrop of optimism and clear ambition for the future the board is seeking to recruit two Trustees. One of our new members will have a background in music making, education and/or performance, so will be able to support the development of our ongoing music and creative strategy. The second will be an experienced finance professional, to give financial guidance, scrutiny, and support to the charity, working closely with our FD and Executive Director.

Candidates for both roles must bring a strong and visible passion for music excellence, in addition to a commitment to LYC’s values and culture of inclusivity and widening access. They will play a critical role in developing LYC’s future, providing constructive challenge and support to the Executive Team in determining key strategic objectives. Candidates will be senior leaders and therefore able to contribute at Board level with confidence and credibility.

LYC recognises the benefit of a diverse trustee board which represents our young people and the community we serve. We welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to LYC on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference HBJNA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 5 July 2023.