Admissions and Awards Coordinator

Job Summary

Cockpit is hiring an experienced administration coordinator to join our Business Incubation team in the role of Admissions & Awards Coordinator. This is a permanent part-time role.

Job Description

Title: Admissions & Awards
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Salary: £32,500 FTE
Reports to: Head of Business Incubation

Cockpit is a centre of excellence in contemporary craft and home to more than 180 makers united by their extraordinary skill and creativity. A charity recognised as a UK top 100 social enterprise, we give makers the tools to build their businesses so they can focus on what they do best: making. We provide funded studio space, in-house business training and coaching, and exhibition opportunities for makers working across 23 different disciplines.

The Admissions & Awards Coordinator promotes and organises applications for standard studio places, Bursaries, Awards, and prizes at Cockpit, working as a part of the Business Incubation team and working closely with Marketing, Development, and the Studio Management teams.

We are looking for an experienced administration coordinator with some marketing experience, who is proactive and able to work under their own initiative as well as within a team.

You will be organised, systematic, with experience of working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

You will be confident in a front-facing role representing Cockpit and maintaining multiple relationships, with excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.

You will be familiar with Office 365 applications (Excel essential), have experience in maintaining and developing a company CRM, be used to working with databases and managing data, and be capable of using software and apps such as booking systems, survey, and community platforms.

Job Requirements

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

Understanding of creative industries and/or craft
Experience of speaking to groups and audiences, e.g. hosting, tours
Experience of working with artists or makers in the creative industries
Experience of managing a full annual programme of applications from advertising and wider promotion through to processing, interview, and placement
Experience working with multiple teams and business functions such as marketing and development
Outstanding organisation, planning, and coordination skills
Systematic and methodical, with good online research skills
Strong administrative skills supported by well-developed ICT skills (including Microsoft SharePoint, Office 365 especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

An interest in developing in a coordination role
Experience of reporting to funders and project partners against deliverables
Experience of data management and analysis

Job Responsibilities

Create and manage the recruitment plan for Awards and Bursaries, along with the promotion of Standard Places.
Organise all aspects of Awards, Bursaries, prizes, and standard studio place applications from promotion of the opportunity through to interview outcome
Ensure a smooth welcome for new Awardees and Standard Studio Makers, liaising with Business Incubation, Studio Management, and Marketing until all onboarding requirements are completed
Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure promotional plans and data sets for each award are maintained, remain current, and are implemented in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator to promote Business Incubation courses and filter applications to build a pipeline for public programmes
Collate applications, convene interview panels, and maintain accurate record on the CRM
Collect and manage data and information from makers on Awards and Bursaries for reporting purposes

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Job Overview

Job Title: Admissions and Awards Coordinator
Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
Hours: Part time
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026
Location:

London

How to Apply

To apply, send a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the post, working with Cockpit, and how your experience fits the job role. 

Contact name: Tee Babalola
Contact email: [email protected]

About Cockpit

Cockpit is a centre of excellence in craft and home to over 180 of the world’s finest makers. Established in 1986, Cockpit is a registered charity and an award-winning social enterprise. Cockpit provides business support and dedicated studio space to enable makers to make the most of their talent. With an international reputation for excellence, Cockpit is proud to have launched the careers of many of the leading names in contemporary craft. 

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