Orchestras for All seeks a Freelance Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) who can bring their knowledge and experience of child protection and safeguarding to its core team at National Orchestra for All (NOFA) events across the UK. 

We would encourage applications from individuals with experience of supporting young people with Adverse Childhood Experiences, Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges and neurodivergent young people. The successful candidate will be driven by the ongoing need to support young people to overcome their personal challenges as well as believe in the positive impact that making music with others can have on their lives. 

We especially encourage individuals with backgrounds and life experiences similar to the young people we support to apply, particularly those who are underrepresented in our team and the wider orchestral sector. 

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see our website at https://www.orchestrasforall.org/join-the-team 

Contract: Freelance, temporary contract. We will review the role in August 2026, with the view of extending the contract. 

Daily fee: £234 per project day, £198.64 per planning day. All travel, accommodation and subsistence is provided as per our policy. 

Location: Working from home and various residential locations across the UK. 

Deadline: Please complete the application form via our website by 09:00am, Monday 5 January 2026.