Programme Coordinator (Tender Living)

Job Summary

You will collaborate with the organisation's Civic and Learning and wider programme teams and play a key role in supporting the delivery of Tender Living, one of Studio Voltaire's flagship programmes.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of public and civic programming as well as artist production, supporting the delivery of several projects

Tender Living is a national four-year programme of interlinked collaborative projects, commissions, exhibitions, creative research and events, centred on artistic practice and support structures for Trans, non-binary and gender-questioning artists, participants, partners and audiences, supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.

We are keen to ensure the candidate reflects the project's key participants and therefore, utilising Positive Action, will actively prioritise applications from people who are Transgender and/or non-binary.

Duration: 17 months fixed-term

Hours: Part-time, 2 days per week, (10:00 am-6:00 pm, days to be discussed), including occasional flexible, weekend and evening working

Salary: £31,000 per annum, pro rata

The deadline for applications is 10 am on Monday 20 April 2026.

Job Requirements

Please continue to our website to see the Job Requirements in full. Summary of the Person Specification below:

Some experience working with artists, artistic programming or film production and/or presentation

Experience in events coordination and organisation (e.g talks, workshops)

A creative thinker with a practical, hands-on and collaborative approach to art-making and events

Experience in supporting and developing a diverse range of artistic and community practices

Ability to work as part of a small team and to forge mutually respectful and effective working relationships

Interest in engaging a wide range of participants and audiences via public engagement events

A flexible, self-motivated approach to working, experience of multi-tasking and an ability to prioritise and plan

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail

Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends

Job Responsibilities

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Work closely with the Curator and Assistant Curator (Civic) in accordance with the organisation's key artistic aims, values and strategy

Support the administration and delivery of Tender Living

Provide effective care and support to artists, community partners and participants, acting as a point of contact, listening to and sharing feedback with the team

Work closely with the Communications Manager and Assistant Curator (Civic) on communications delivery, including press campaigns, content creation and event bookings

Contribute to project budgets by managing and recording expenditure receipts, making payments and updating budget systems

Demonstrate a commitment to Studio Voltaire's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Demonstrate a commitment to Studio Voltaire's Access policy, ensuring programmes and commissioning processes are accessible and welcoming

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Job Overview

Job Title: Programme Coordinator (Tender Living)
Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
Hours: Part time
Artform: Visual arts
Role: Curation
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Programme Coordinator (Tender Living)

Organisation: Studio Voltaire

Postcode: SW4 7JR

How to Apply

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Contact name: Laura Harford
Contact email: [email protected]

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About Studio Voltaire

Studio Voltaire is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit arts and education organisations. Championing emerging and under-represented artists, we commission and produce exhibitions, collaborative projects, artist development programmes, live events and offsite projects.

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