Training and Events Coordinator

Location: West London (Hybrid with 2 days in office, 3 days remote per week)

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Full time (Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 5:30pm)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Training and Events Coordinator to aid in the delivery of the Early Career Teaching (ECT) Programme and wider Teacher Development initiatives. Must be willing to travel for our events and meetings held across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings.

• Schedule and coordinate logistics for training sessions across the Early Career Teaching (ECT) Programme and Teacher Development portfolio.
• Book venues, manage room layouts, arrange catering and AV equipment, and liaise with vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Act as the first point of contact for delegates, school leads, and training partners, manage the team shared inbox by responding to enquiries and providing a smooth, professional service.
• Support the design, editing and printing of high‑quality training materials including handbooks, slides, digital resources, and online content.

• Excellent time management skills and the aptitude to manage tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Strong experience of project/event/programme administration.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools (mainly PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
• Proven track record of managing a varied workload and ability to meet all deadlines.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working.
• You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state‑of‑the‑art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days.
• In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad.
• Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work‑life balance and personal commitments.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3‑years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part‑time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays.
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
• Access to high‑quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face‑to‑face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform.
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest‑free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests.

Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. For any questions, please contact recruitment@arkonline.org.