The Programme Coordinator plays a key role in executing our Developing Artist Strategy and involves varied work focussed on the smooth running of Sound and Music and our activities. Your core responsibilities are to provide administrative support to the Programmes Team to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our Programme, activities and events. The role works closely with the Chief Executive, three Senior Creative Programme Leaders and two Creative Programme Leaders. You will coordinate key elements of our Developing Artist Strategy, currently In Motion (including Seed Award and Longlist Offer), In the Making, Essentials Fund, alumni commissions, Fair Access and Sampler Mixtape. Your responsibilities will include providing practical and administrative support for programme activity; coordinating contracts and invoices; keeping budgets accurate and up to date; preparing agendas, event schedules and welcome packs; coordinating selection panels; collecting data and overseeing evaluation processes; and acting as the main point of contact for students, parents and carers on In the Making. Essential criteria Operational excellence Collaboration Communication Programme delivery Cross organisational support: If you’re considering applying for our Programme Coordinator role, join us for an informal online information session to meet members of the Sound and Music team and find out more about the opportunity. We’ll introduce Sound and Music and the Programmes Team, talk through the Programme Coordinator role and what we’re looking for, and explain the recruitment process. There will also be plenty of time to ask any questions you may have about the role, working at Sound and Music or applying. The session will take place on Zoom on Tuesday 08 September 2026, from 13:00–14:00. If you’re unable to join us but have a question you’d like answered, please contact Sally-Ann King at Reality HR: [email protected].Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Deep alignment with our organisational vision, mission and values with a proven ability to translate these principles into everyday operational decisions and team interactions
Proven ability to manage multiple programmes simultaneously by building efficient systems for planning, scheduling and budgeting
Exceptional organisational skills with a proven track record of maintaining high data quality and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgets and delivery schedules
Strong organisational and communication skills across multiple workstreams Keep key stakeholders informed and on board
Proven ability to act as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for diverse stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to practice empathy, emotional intelligence and active listening to build strong relationshipsJob Responsibilities
Coordinate key elements of our Developing Artist Strategy
Including:
Operations
o Providing practical and administrative support for Programme activity
o Coordinating contracts
o Ensuring invoices are processed according to our financial procedures
and budgets are accurate
o Preparing programme materials
o Supporting our Placements Programme
Recruitment
o Coordinating selection panels
o Scoring and shortlisting applications
Communications and insight
o Working proactively to ensure a smooth flow of information
o Collecting data and overseeing evaluation
Logistics (In the Making)
o Acting as the main point of contact for all students, parents and carers
o Coordinating with partners on technical, logistical and practical requirements
Support with delivery of other programmes and activities
General support for Programmes Team
Ensure programme information is up to date
Manage filming and documentation of Programme activityUseful Links
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