PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, DISCOVER CREATIVE CAREERS

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, DISCOVER CREATIVE CAREERS

Creative UK Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
UK-wide

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of the new UK wide Creative Careers Service, delivered by a consortium led by Futures for All, Creative Access and Creative UK providing clear and inclusive pathways into the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs). This role will play a key part in ensuring seamless delivery across industry engagement, communications and programme operations.

The Programme Coordinator will report to the Senior Programme Manager and work closely with the Programme Manager to coordinate programme activity, maintain high-quality administrative systems, support employer engagement and help deliver campaign and communications outputs.

This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, excellent organisation, solid technical confidence, including CRM use, and a passion for improving young people's access to creative careers.

REPORTS TO

Senior Programme Manager, Discover Creative Careers

LOCATION

Flexible hybrid working, with workspaces available in Central London, Bristol and Manchester.

SALARY

Up to £28,000 FTE per annum.

CONTRACT

Full-time for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

For a full job description please refer to our website: https://future.wearecreative.uk/jobs

Job Requirements

Essential:

Experience in an administrative, coordination or communications role.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Confident written and verbal communicator with good copywriting skills.

Technically confident, including CRM use (HubSpot desirable).

Understanding of GDPR and responsible data handling.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Competent user of Microsoft Office365 and digital communication tools.

Passion for supporting young people's access to creative opportunities.

Desirable:

Experience in the creative industries or education/skills sectors.

Marketing or social media scheduling experience.

Experience coordinating or supporting campaign delivery.

Experience supporting events, projects or multi-partner- programmes.

Job Responsibilities

Programme & Administrative Support:

Provide organisational and administrative support to the Programme Managers

Maintain accurate records, including GDPR compliant- data handling and CRM updates (HubSpot preferred).

Communications & Campaign Support:

Support the development and coordination of communications assets and outreach workflows.

Industry Engagement Delivery:

Support outreach to employers, industry bodies, regional networks and educators to coordinate participation.

Discover Creative Careers Employer Engagement Programme:

Support administration of the Badging Programme, including employer onboarding.

Meetings, Coordination & Internal Communication:

Organise and minute meetings including partner briefings, steering groups and task and finish groups.

General:

Provide excellent customer service to employers, partners, educators and young people as required.

For a full job description please refer to our website: https://future.wearecreative.uk/jobs

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, DISCOVER CREATIVE CAREERS
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

Complete the online application form via the jobs page on our website. Applications close at midnight on 22nd November 2026. Please also complete our anonymous Diversity and Inclusion Survey.

Interviews will take place via video conference during the week commencing 7th December 2026. A January 2027 start date is preferred.

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

ACCESS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter. Please let us know if you have any access requirements or would like adjustments to the application or selection process.