NCH Choral Manager

The National Concert Hall in Ireland is seeking to appoint a new Choral Manager to oversee the management, development and stewardship of its family of choirs.

Role summary
Reporting to the Head of Orchestra and Choirs, the NCH Choral Manager will lead the artistic, administrative and strategic management of the NCH Choral family: National Symphony Chorus Ireland, Cór Linn, Cór na nÓg and Training Choir.

NSCI performs and broadcasts at least six major orchestral choral works each season, collaborating with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland and internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists. In addition to these large-scale performances, the chorus also engages in recordings and stand-alone concerts throughout the year.

NCH Cór Linn is a mixed choir of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass (SATB) voices, comprising around 40 singers aged 14–19. Founded in 2018, it offers young vocalists the opportunity to develop advanced repertoire and transition into adult choirs.

NCH Cór na nÓg is one of Ireland’s leading children’s choirs, providing vocal training and performance experience for 60 children aged 9–13 in a fun and supportive environment. Both choirs perform regularly at the NCH and at special events nationwide.

Working closely with the NSOI programming team, NSCI Chorus Director and youth choir Directors, the role will develop and deliver ambitious choral projects, supporting artistic planning and managing the transition to alternative rehearsal and performance venues during the NCH redevelopment.

Further details about the role and NCH can be found in the candidate booklet attached below.

The Role

Key responsibilities
The role of NCH Choral Manager is a key position within the NCH and will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Artistic & Programme Development

• Advising on repertoire and reviewing performances with choral directors.
• Developing projects and performance opportunities for the adult and youth choirs, including NSOI collaborations, schools, Christmas and new music programmes.
• Leading recruitment of key choral staff and participating in interview panels.

Staff & Team Management

• Managing relationship with contracted choral directors, including appointment selection, contracts, and scheduling.
• Leading the NCH Choral staff and casual workforce, including pianists, music assistants, stewards, conductors, musicians and coaches.
• Overseeing safeguarding and staff vetting requirements within the Choral team.
• Maintaining regular communication with the Choral and wider NSOI and NCH teams.

Choir & Event Management

• Managing rehearsal and concert schedules, venues and logistics, including alternative venues where required.
• Overseeing rehearsals, concerts, events, catering, transport, equipment, venue liaison and health and safety requirements.
• With the support of the Choirs Assistant, coordinating volunteers and maintaining effective communication with singers, families, conductors, venues and NCH/NSOI teams.
• Planning and managing auditions and vocal assessments across all choirs.

Administration & Finance

• Maintaining choir and personnel records for all volunteer choral members, attendance records and communications in line with GDPR.
• Managing budgets, expenditure, purchase orders, payments and relevant returns.
• Liaising with Finance and Development teams on financial and sponsorship matters.

Music & Publicity