23 jobs in Airborne Comrades Association

Birmingham Royal Ballet is seeking an enthusiastic costume professional to provide support to the Costume department and work as an Assistant Costume Supervisor or Costume Supervisor. The role involves coordinating costume needs at Thorp Street, the Costume store, and other locations, with travel as required.

The position requires collaboration with hires, the Digital and Communications teams for shoots, and management of stock fabrics and haberdashery.

The London Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking an Education & Community Co-ordinator to support its Education & Community Department, providing efficient administrative support and hands-on help at events.

The role involves building relationships with musicians, workshop leaders and participants, and helping deliver inclusive musical projects for people from all walks of life.

A passion for musical inclusion and strong organisational skills will help you thrive in this role within a friendly team.

Music in the Round is seeking a WeCompose Project Coordinator to administer our transformative in‑school composition project.

Since 2022, our WeCompose project has engaged thousands of young people in dozens of towns and cities. Working with professional composers and musicians alongside liaising with school staff and music hubs, this role is a key part of making this exciting project happen, inspiring young music‑makers across the country.

This role would suit someone who has experience running complex in‑school music education projects or similar and is passionate about delivering excellent projects for young people. It requires working with schools, teachers, volunteers, children and young people, so some knowledge of how schools operate within their academic timeframes and safeguarding requirements is needed. Attention to detail and first‑class administration skills are needed to ensure correct information is distributed, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proficiency with computers and data input.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and cheerful, able to work within a small team and to take responsibility for their own projects. This role requires working face‑to‑face and by phone and email with teachers, composers and professional musicians, so an open, collaborative approach to working is welcomed, especially someone who can be comfortable shifting rapidly and responsively between different groups with different needs. A person who is flexible and adaptable, with patience and a sense of humour, will fit in well to our small team and be made to feel very welcome.

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The London Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking a PA to the Executive & Office Manager. This role represents an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys problem‑solving and who has a passion and genuine desire to support and help others.

The post-holder will have exceptional organisational, time management and administration skills as they work closely alongside both the Chief Executive and the Artistic Director, and provide admin support to the Education team, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of a major leading arts organisation.

Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is seeking a Head of Young RBC to lead RBC Juniors and the Learning & Participation programme, delivering an ambitious, inclusive programme for young people under 18 and expanding theatre and musical theatre offerings.

The post requires strong leadership, strategic project experience, safeguarding expertise, and the ability to build partnerships with schools, arts organisations and external stakeholders while guiding budgeting and

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world‑class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is looking to appoint a Head of Young RBC, to be responsible for leadership and co‑ordination of all its activities with young people under 18, including its thriving Junior Department and Learning & Participation programme. This is a new strategic role, to replace the long‑serving Head of RBC Juniors Tim English, who retires at the end of September. The Head will work alongside colleagues in the Juniors and L & P teams to deliver an exciting and inclusive programme of activities, and will add to these some new provision in theatre and musical theatre. They will work alongside RBC’s Heads of Department and Events team to maximise our reach and reputation within the arts education sector, in order to support our recruitment activities and growth ambitions. They will also be responsible for safeguarding across RBC.

• Lead and develop RBC Juniors, providing direction and support to staff and coordinators.
• Drive the development of innovative programmes for young musicians and actors.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Conservatoire to support recruitment, performance opportunities and student progression.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, arts organisations and external stakeholders.
• Support fundraising initiatives and help widen access through bursaries and financial support.
• Manage budgets, set targets and oversee the financial performance of the department.
• Lead on safeguarding for all under‑18 activities and ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
• Represent the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire within Birmingham City University and at external events.

• Extensive experience within the music education sector and a strong understanding of pathways into conservatoire education.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and working with children and young people.
• Experience of leading strategic projects and driving positive change.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Experience of developing partnerships and securing external funding.
• The ability to collaborate effectively, influence others and inspire high performance.
• Experience within higher education, conservatoires, theatre or the wider West Midlands would be advantageous.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re‑enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet is seeking a Costume Sewing and Maintenance Assistant to support the costume department across rehearsals, performances and tours. You will assist with alteration, repair, and upkeep of costumes, provide touring support to the costume running team on larger productions, and help with show footwear while upholding high standards of quality, speed, and safety.

This role involves working closely with the costume team on productions and tours, ensuring timely care of garments

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) is one of the world’s leading touring ballet companies. Our mission is to reach out and move people with great ballet and music; tour world‑class ballet to the widest possible audiences; create new works that reflect the world we live in; and release the creative potential in people of all ages and backgrounds.

The role focuses on providing sewing and maintenance support to the costume department, assisting in the alteration, repair and upkeep of costumes for rehearsals, performances and tours, and offering touring assistance to the costume running team on larger productions. The role requires ensuring high standards of quality, speed and economic efficiency while adhering to Health & Safety and Security policies.

• Provide sewing and making support to the costume department.
• Assist in the alteration, maintenance and repair of costumes for rehearsals, performances and tours.
• Provide tour support to the costume running team on larger productions.
• Provide additional support with show footwear.
• Achieve and ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of quality, speed and economic efficiency with due regard to Health & Safety and Security policies.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Birmingham Royal Ballet encourages applications from ethnic minority communities, as we strive to improve representation in this area.

Full-time, permanent contract.

Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to participation in orchestral music? We have an opportunity for a highly organised individual to join our team as NYO Inspire Manager .

The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development. We are a welcoming community where every teenager can play their part in shaping their world through extraordinary music.

NYO Inspire is at the heart of our mission to open up orchestral music to more young people. Through free projects, workshops, residentials and performances, we support teenage musicians from a wide range of backgrounds to develop their skills, confidence, leadership and sense of belonging through exceptional musical experiences. Our work is particularly focused on reaching young people who face barriers to accessing high-quality music‑making opportunities.

The NYO Inspire Manager plays a central role in delivering this work. Working closely with the Head of NYO Inspire and Inspire Producer, you will lead the operational planning and delivery of NYO Inspire activity, ensuring projects are safe, inclusive, well‑organised and delivered to a consistently high standard. You will oversee logistics, participant administration, communications, venues, travel, accommodation and equipment, while helping to create an outstanding experience for young people, tutors, artists and partner organisations. This is a varied role combining project management, operational planning, participant administration and on‑the‑ground delivery.

You will play a key role in ensuring activity runs smoothly from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident managing multiple priorities. You will have experience planning and delivering projects and events within an arts, education or youth setting, strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to creating inclusive environments where all young people can thrive. Experience of working with young people, managing complex logistics and supervising others would be particularly valuable.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and ambitious staff team who care deeply about young people and the impact of their work. The role is based at NYO's offices near Holborn in central London, with hybrid working available. The postholder will attend residentials, performances and other activity across the UK throughout the year. NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts, and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

Visit our website to find out more and apply.

Deadline for applications: 10am on Friday 7 August 2026.

First round interviews: Monday 24 August 2026.

10 Great Turnstile, London, WC1V 7JU

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