Programme Coordinator (Masterclasses)
The Saturday Club Trust Closing date: Mon, 05 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
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Job Description
Contract: 7-month fixed-term, ideally starting early November
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA. Hybrid working, with three days in the office (Tuesday-Thursday)
Salary: £32,000-£35,000 FTE, dependent on experience
About the National Saturday Club
The National Saturday Club gives 13-16-year-olds the opportunity to study subjects they love at local universities, colleges and cultural institutions. The free, year-long programme builds skills and confidence and helps young people discover pathways to further study and future careers.
About the role
The Programme Coordinator (Masterclasses) will work alongside the Programme Manager to coordinate an ambitious programme of inspiring, creative and educational events for 13-16-year-olds across the UK.
Around 80-85 Masterclasses take place between January and May, reaching up to 140 Clubs and more than 2,500 young people. Through industry-led briefs, trips and practical experiences, Masterclasses help members apply their learning, explore career pathways and discover new possibilities.
The Coordinator will take day-to-day responsibility for a portfolio of Masterclasses, ensuring each is carefully planned and delivered to a high standard. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven role involving multiple events, stakeholders and competing priorities.
About you
You will have experience in event coordination or programme delivery, excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. You will be proactive, dependable and confident taking ownership of a substantial workload, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
You will communicate clearly and build positive relationships with a wide range of partners. You will also have a genuine interest in supporting young people and enthusiasm for the opportunities the National Saturday Club creates.
Job Requirements
Essential
2+ years' experience in event management, programme/project coordination or a similar role.
Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent time management and the ability to manage a high volume of work accurately.
Proactive, dependable and hands-on, with the ability to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working with a range of partners and contributors.
Good problem-solving and judgement, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and resolve issues.
Strong IT and administrative skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable
Experience using CRM systems and databases, particularly Salesforce.
Experience working with young people, ideally in educational or creative settings.
Experience working in cultural, creative or educational organisations.
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Programme Manager (Masterclasses), you will be responsible for:
Coordinating the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of Masterclasses, across different dates, locations and stakeholders.
Working with industry partners and Club tutors to develop clear, practical and deliverable sessions.
Coordinating event logistics, including materials, travel, accommodation, risk assessments and event documentation.
Booking and coordinating freelancers, maintaining accurate event and CRM records and ensuring they have the information they need.
Acting as the day-to-day contact for tutors, partners, freelancers and contributors, managing actions and escalating issues where appropriate.
Ensuring Masterclasses follow agreed policies and processes.
Coordinating communications and follow-up, including feedback and maintaining accurate programme, CRM and financial records.
Contributing to improvements in systems and processes used to deliver the Masterclass Programme.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Programme Coordinator (Masterclasses)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 05 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Programme Coordinator (Masterclasses)
Job: Programme Coordinator (Masterclasses)
Organisation: The Saturday Club Trust
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
How to Apply
Closing date: Monday 5 October 2026, 12:00 Midday
Visit: https://saturday-club.org/were-recruiting-a-programme-coordinator-masterclasses/
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Saturday Club Trust
The National Saturday Club gives 13–16-year-olds across the country the opportunity to study subjects they love at their local university, college or cultural institution, for free. With over 90 Clubs nationally, the programme is currently offered across seven dynamic subjects: Art&Design, Craft&Making, Fashion&Business, Film&Media, Performance&Theatre, Science&Engineering, Society&Change and Writing&Talking.