Niamh Byrne

I am an advocate for the importance of arts and culture in society, with an interest in youth voice initiatives, co-creation and engagement opportunities. My work experience to date includes the areas of community engagement, project leadership and offering guidance and pastoral support, particularly within the arts, culture and education sectors; working with students and young people; leading teams and motivating individuals and groups. I have proficient knowledge of the Higher Education and creative industries, and the challenges children and young people face. I enjoy building connections and have experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships. I am interested in opportunities in the areas of arts management, creative arts education, team leadership, community engagement, music and arts teaching, facilitation, project management and co-ordination. 

I have completed an MA Arts Management, Policy and Practice at the University of Manchester. My research focused on sustaining creative learning and engagement activity for children and young people within arts organisations, which has furthered my interest in this area of work, alongside arts education and creative engagement practices more broadly. As a musician and first-class honours, Bachelor of Music graduate, I have experience of music teaching, performance, composition, facilitation, leadership and management.

I have a fully enhanced DBS check in the UK, registered with the online update service.