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Events and Administration Coordinator (music, arts, and performing arts) FULL TIME, ISA

  •  East
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes October 2, 2025
  •  Karen Goddard
  •  karen.goddard@isaschools.org.uk
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Description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the arts and education, with excellent organisational skills. To support, develop and promote the ISA national arts programmes for pupils (visual arts and performing arts).

Job Description

Do you want to combine your interest in the arts with your first rate organisational skills, in a rewarding role?

ISA has a small team of staff working to support the Heads of over 750 independent schools. This role is to support, develop and promote the ISA national arts programmes for pupils (visual arts and performing arts such as music, drama, dance, creative writing, digital art and more).

How to Apply? ** Applications by email only and must include a letter of application, as well as your CV, and the core details form. Full details are available on the Vacancies at ISA section of our website.

Job Description: Full information on the role and application process is on the Vacancies at ISA page on our website.

Closing date for applications: 2 October 2025 (9.00 am)

Interviews: will be held on 17 October at ISA House CB10 1PF

Salary range: £24,771 - £28,850; plus 7% pension contribution

Contract: Permanent Contract (with probationary period) and subject to checks that include the right to work in the UK.

Reports to: National Arts Manager

Hours of Work: 35 hrs per week (one hour unpaid lunch break), Mon-Fri. Usually 9-5, but some flexibility: see job description.

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum, plus up to 8 bank holidays. Annual leave usually to be taken during school holiday periods.

Location: Great Chesterford (Essex/Cambridge border).
ISA House, Great Chesterford Court CB10 1PF

Hybrid and Flexibility: There is some flexibility on working hours and some options for some remote working. See the detailed job spec on our website for further details.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate:

  • will show initiative, enthusiasm and uphold ISA values and gain reward from working with all stakeholders
  • will have personal interest and direct experience in arts, and have some understanding of work with children/young people.
  • may have a successful track record of working with or in schools, or experience of working or qualification in an arts-related field;
  • will be skilled in written communication, ensuring the highest standards in all materials, with a keen eye for detail;
  • will be able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines;
  • will be a competent user of information communication technology and may have experience of business social media;
  • will possess strong administrative and organisational skills;
  • may have a good understanding of arts-related issues in schools, such as health & safety, and risk management;
  • will have high levels oof energy, drive and enthusiasm to cope with conflicting demands
  • will be a positive character and team player.

Job Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the National Arts Officer, to promote, organise and develop the Association's National and Area Arts Programme. This currently includes an extensive programme of national events and competitions (virtual or in-person) in art, music, dance, drama, film and animation, STEAM, digital art, creative writing, Public Speaking, and more. Please see our website for full details.
  • To increase participation in the current arts events and to support the planning/delivery.
  • To attend and contribute to the national arts events and competitions, including the ISA Autumn Study Conference.
  • To assist in generating sponsorship for arts events and publications.
  • To assist in the production of arts publications and materials, including website content, marketing material, events programmes.
  • To promote the work of ISA Arts through social media.
  • To manage the ISA Pupil Awards (currently 3 awards per year), including promotion, admin, budgeting and organising presentation events.

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How to Apply

By email only using the forms on our website.

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