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Music Administrator, St Martin-in-the-Fields Limited

  •  London
  •  Â£15k-20k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes April 11, 2025
  •  Sam
  •  peopleandculture@smitf.org
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

To support the smooth operation of the Music Department by managing schedules, preparing printed resources, communicating regularly with other team members and providing general administrative support.

Job Description

St Martin-in-the-Fields (St Martin's) is a remarkable place to work. Located in the heart of London on Trafalgar Square, we are a place for everyone, everywhere, every day - to worship, reflect, relax, meet, eat and drink, enjoy the arts and much more. The church is a 300-year-old architectural jewel, with iconic spaces that attract hundreds of thousands of people to our site each year.

The Music Administrator will be a core member of our thriving music team, working directly with our Music Programme Manager on our broad range of music programmes, including assisting with administrative support, preparing for concerts and organising activities outside of St Martin's.

This role is part-time based on 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week). The salary is £30,000, meaning the adjusted salary is £18,000 per annum.

Job Requirements

To be effective in this role you will need to demonstrate knowledge of the following, including formal training where appropriate:
Essential Criteria

  • A good knowledge of choral music;
  • An enthusiasm for writing programme notes and creating music notes for speakers;
  • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to respond calmly yet confidently to last minute challenges and problems;
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft, including Word and Excel; and
  • Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who enjoys working with others within a large and varied organisation.

Desirable

  • Basic desktop publishing software knowledge e.g. InDesign;
  • A general knowledge of classical instrumental music.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare the printed programmes and script template for weekly Great Sacred Music and Choral Classics;
  • Musical research for Great Sacred Music and Choral Classics scripts;
  • Keep the website updated with Great Sacred Music and Choral Classics events, and produce associated content for social media;
  • Prepare printed materials for ad hoc external events where required;
  • Support the production of content for all in-house programmes, website, social media and mailings;
  • Assist with the preparation and delivery of Saturday come-and-sing events (approximately 6-8 per year);
  • Assist with the organisation of activity outside St Martin's e.g. choral groups trips and tours; and
  • Assist in co-ordinating the weekly programme of Great Sacred Music events as part of our collaboration with the Diocese of Manchester, liaising with churches, tracking scholar availability and absences, organising deputies where required;
  • Further details of duties can be found on our website.

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How to Apply

To apply for this post, please email the following to [email protected] by Thursday 10th April with:
• A supporting statement, explaining why you believe you will excel in this role; and
• An up-to-date CV detailing your relevant career history and achievements.
Interviews will take place on Wed 16th and Thu 17th April. St Martin’s reserves the right to close and appoint to this role within the stated advertising period, and so advises early applications are submitted.

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