About the role
Each year, Youth Music invests over £10 million in grants to organisations to run projects that support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn or earn in music. As a Freelance Advisor you will be helping us to make decisions about what we should fund. There are no set hours. Most of the tasks will be done online, with some possibilities for face-to-face meetings. You will need to have access to the internet and be comfortable using online software to be successful in this role. Work is undertaken in set periods, which are published 12 months in advance.
Who we’re looking for
First thing to say – you don’t need to have any previous assessment or grant-making experience. Our Advisors come from a diverse range of backgrounds; but they all share a passion for young people and for music!
Youth Music’s funding supports children and young people who face barriers because of who they are, where they live or what they’re going through. We’re keen to receive applications from people with lived experience of these issues.We’d love to hear from people who’ve been involved with organisations like the ones we fund or who’ve worked in the music industries.
In addition, we are particularly keen to hear from the following:
• Young people aged 18 - 25.
• Current or past participants in Youth Music funded projects.
• Those with experience working or volunteering with small grassroots organisations.
• People from the LGBTQ+ community, d/Deaf and Disabled people, those with experience of the Youth Justice system, and people from Global Majority backgrounds.
• People with knowledge and experience working with Early Years (0-5 year olds) children. Advisor Main Duties We aim to match duties with an individual’s skills, experience, and availability.
How To Apply
To apply please visit our website you’ll need to complete the following, sending them to: jobs@youthmusic.org.uk with the subject line ‘Advisor’.