Studios Coordinator

Application Deadline: 28 April 2025

Department: Studios

Location: London

Compensation: £27,007 – £32,085 / year

Description

Somerset House Studios is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Studios Coordinator to join the team.

The Studios Coordinator plays a vital role in facilitating a supportive and efficient environment for the resident artist community and is responsible for the coordination of all operational and administrative aspects of Somerset House Studios.

With up to 70 artists in residence at any time and a year-round programme of activities, the ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and a collaborative team player, with a sensitive, responsive and solutions-focused approach. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy creative problem-solving, and have a genuine interest in the work of Somerset House Studios.

Reporting directly to the Residency Producer, the Studios Coordinator works in close collaboration with both the Somerset House Studios and Digital Programming and Producing teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is seeking to develop a broad experience within an entry level arts coordination role. We particularly encourage applications from those who identify as people of colour or those of the global majority to build diversity of perspectives within Somerset House Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previously held responsibility for carrying out administrative tasks (this could be through work, educational, extracurricular, voluntary or other paid experience).
• Is highly motivated with a desire to learn new skills.
• Has a positive and proactive approach to tasks, problem solving and new challenges.
• Experience of being the first point of contact, dealing with enquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of handling multiple priorities while working to deadlines.
• A clear interest and enthusiasm in the work of Somerset House Studios.

Skills, knowledge & expertise required for the role:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in processing applications, contracts, and financial administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach to supporting artists\’ needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with residents and colleagues.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills, confidence in using databases, spreadsheets, and other administrative tools.

Please see Job Pack for full details.

Benefits to working at Somerset House

Mental Health & Wellbeing

• Access to our external Employee Assistance Programme (CiC) for free 24/7 confidential advice and support, including up to 6 free counselling sessions per year where needed.
• Mental health support and guidance from our in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Hybrid working based on having 3 days in the office per week (pro rata if part-time).
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Trust life insurance scheme.

Holiday

• Enhanced annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Birthday leave – additional day leave.
• Celebration day – to celebrate anything of your choice.

Other Leave

• Sick leave – 20 days full pay, followed by 20 days half pay (pro rata & following 3 months service).
• Emergency dependent care – option to use 25% of paid sick leave for emergency care of a dependent (pro rata & following 3 months service).
• Enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

• 8% employer pension contributions, no employee contribution required.
• Option for salary sacrifice.
• Interest-free loans.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Discounts, offers and free stuff

• The list is endless and includes tickets to Somerset House events and entrance to other London Heritage sites.
• Discounts in Somerset House cafes and restaurants.
• Discounts with various high street retailers and restaurants.
• Discounts to local leisure centres.

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