Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
Independent Society of Musicians Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its wide range of services to its members from legal to health and wellbeing. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from music education to AI and Brexit.
The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Administrator and Secretary to work alongside the Chief Executive. You will have very strong administrative skills as well as advanced knowledge of using Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. You must have experience of ensuring good governance at Board level including preparing Board papers and drafting and circulating Board minutes. This is a critical part of the role as well as drafting a wide variety of correspondence.
You will also be responsible for aspects of risk management such as health and safety. The Chief Executive is a senior leader in the music sector so you will need to be able to demonstrate absolute loyalty, discretion and confidentiality as well as excellent common sense and good judgement.
If possible you should have a music background.
You will have at least 5 years' experience working in Governance/ Administration or as a PA/ Secretary and will be used to working to competing deadlines with high levels of accuracy. You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is 28 hours per week.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
- Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
Job: Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
Organisation: Independent Society of Musicians
Postcode: W23JQ
How to Apply
To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job to [email protected].
- Contact name: ISM
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Independent Society of Musicians
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s largest representative non-union body for musicians and a nationally recognised subject association for music.