Liverpool Philharmonic enhances and transforms lives through music.  At the heart of our work is the critically-acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (the UK’s oldest); an extensive programme of participative work with young people and others across our community; and presentation of almost 400 concerts and events each year at our home, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. 

Each year, Liverpool Philharmonic connects with up 300,000 music lovers through live concerts in Liverpool. And more than 60,000 young people participate in our Youth Company and associated ensembles, attend concerts or take part in our In Harmony programme. Over 7 million people in 179 countries listen to our recordings each year on Spotify. 

Current Vacancies   

In Harmony Liverpool Musician

Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony programme has gone from strength to strength over the years, now working with over 1750 children across North Liverpool. We are looking to recruit a Violin/Viola musician to work with young people aged 8-18 across our schools and 11-18 programmes. You'll be interested in using music to create social impact, have experience working with groups of young people of differing ages/abilities and be able to demonstrate a high level of musicianship on their instrument. If this is you, we would love to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is 13 July 2025 at 23:59.

Application link: https://liverpoolphil.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3892456?cid=3427

Other Opportunities 

Callout for Freelance Musicians in Barrow-in-Furness

Are you a freelance musician interested in opportunities to work as part of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's award-winning Learning Programme?

We are launching a brand-new Youth Hub as part of our residency in Barrow-in-Furness and looking for exceptional musicians to join the team. We’ll be holding an information drop-in session online on Friday 4th July to share our plans, and would love to meet you. Please contact Isobel Mortimer, Barrow Producer on isobel.mortimer@liverpoolphil.com for further information.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Monday 14th July with interviews in Barrow on Thursday 17th July. Please email isobel.mortimer@liverpoolphil.com for further information.

Barrow Youth Hub will be based in the heart of Barrow and has been designed to reach young people who face significant barriers to engaging in sustained music making. Part of In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic, Barrow Youth Hub will combine youth club culture with instrumental learning, singing, creative music making and live performance, enabling young people to have fun, make friends, fulfil their potential and develop crucial life skills.  We are working alongside brilliant partners and looking forward to sharing all the possibilities that this exciting programme will bring!

Barrow Youth Hub has been developed following in-depth consultation with partners across the town and forms part of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s residency in Barrow-in-Furness. 

Freelance Position - Youth Training Orchestra, Artistic Director and Conductor

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Training Orchestra is a brand new orchestra within our Youth Company. The Youth Training Orchestra is designed to be a friendly, supportive, non-auditioned orchestra for young musicians (aged approx. 8-15) playing at a Grade 2-4 standard.

We are currently looking for an Artistic Director and Conductor to work directly with these young orchestral musicians and liaise with sectional tutors, mentors and the Youth Company operations team, reporting to the Youth Company Producer.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 27 June. 

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Call out for Freelance Musicians - Learning Programmes

As our award-winning Learning Programmes are developing, we are looking to expand the pool of freelance musicians and artists we work with. We are looking for exceptional musicians based in the North-West, who are interested in working with children, young people and adults in a range of community, education and care settings.

If you are interested in the range of opportunities across our Learning Programmes, please find out more on the button below, including:

- An overview of the projects and areas of work
- The skills and experience we are looking for in Freelance Musicians
- How to apply

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 Submitting online applications

All applications for our current vacancies must be submitted online (details in job listings).

If you have any general queries on our vacancies, or queries with the online form, please email recruitment@liverpoolphil.com

Speculative CVs 

Please note we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs for vacancies, internships or work experience placements. You should apply for any current vacancies directly through the online application process for a particular job if you feel your skills and experience match the specific role.

Liverpool Philharmonic offers a structured work experience program for members of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company, and we do not take on ad hoc work experience students. 

Equal Opportunities Statement

Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to striving to represent modern Britain in all its diversity. Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. In seeking to be representative of the Liverpool city region, applications from members of minority ethnic groups are particularly welcome as they are currently underrepresented within the creative industry. The appointment will be made on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process.