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The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) is a multiple award-winning orchestra and the UK’s only national jazz big band. Since 1995, the SNJO has championed jazz through performances, original compositions, recordings, and educational outreach programmes.

Together with its youth wing, the Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra (SNYJO), the SNJO aims to nurture emerging talent, create professional opportunities and celebrate Scotland’s contribution to creative music.

We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative Artistic Director to lead the artistic direction of the SNJO at an exciting point in its development. Working closely with our musicians, Board of Trustees, Orchestra Managers and Artistic Advisory Group, the Artistic Director will bring their own artistic vision, experience and networks to shape the Orchestra’s next chapter.

This is a distinctive opportunity to work with an exceptional group of musicians, develop innovative and accessible programming, broaden and diversify our audiences, and strengthen the SNJO’s profile both nationally and internationally.

Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will be agreed with the successful candidate, based on experience, responsibilities and the preferred working arrangement.

Contract: Fixed-term contract for three years, with the option to extend by mutual agreement. We are open to discussing a flexible contract structure that meets the needs of both the successful candidate and SNJO.

Interview 1 (Online): Tuesday 13 or Wednesday 14 October 2026

Location: Remote, with travel throughout Scotland and elsewhere as required by the SNJO's programme, including attendance at performances, rehearsals, meetings and other relevant activities.

Any offer will be subject to satisfactory references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Where applicable and permitted under the relevant visa route, SNJO may act as a sponsor.

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, a company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland (SC193446), is a registered charity (SC028653) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)