Application deadline: 9am, Thursday 5th September Salary: £25,000 benefits Contract: Full-time, fixed term until March 2025, with the possibility of extending to March 2026. Possibly of job share available, please include whether you’re interested in the position as full-time or part-time on application. Responsible to: Programme Manager, West Midlands Responsible for: Freelance Contractors Interviews: Tuesday 10th September Start date: Immediate appointment preferred Location: West Midlands based candidates. Creative UK operate a flexible hybrid working policy, this role will require remote working with workspaces available in Manchester, Bristol or London based workspaces. Candidates should have a willingness to travel across the region. If you can demonstrate excellence in administration, confident communication skills and an ability to provide an exceptional service then Creative UK would like to hear from you We are seeking a Programme Coordinator who will operate at the heart of our West Midlands Programme. This is an opportunity for someone who has a good knowledge of the West Midlands creative sector and is seeking to grow their skills and broaden their experience across project management. The ideal candidates will thrive as multi-taskers and be passionate about the UK’s diverse creative and cultural sector. Creativity and connecting people will excite you. You will be driven, reliable, and have a positive approach taking pride in your work to go the extra mile. Key areas of responsibility Administration Provide organisational and administrative support to the Programme Manager in the delivery of the Programme, e.g., booking and liaising with speakers, managing events via Eventbrite/zoom, booking venues, caterers etc Act as a key point of contact for business support, providing information, advice and guidance as required Retain accurate records, maintaining secure data protected files, spreadsheets and CRM system data Liaise with Participants and ensure that any monitoring information required is eligible and evidenced Assist with the preparation of plans, schedules, and budgets for agreed activity Collate all reporting information and support progress reports with relevant contributions from the programme and finance team Communications Support the research of creative clusters, gaps in the market, trends and needs across the area to help shape programme planning Work with the Marketing Manager to develop and deliver a regional communications campaign Monitor and manage relevant programme enquiries daily, co-ordinating participants and signposting opportunities as required Organise and minute/action relevant meetings, conference calls etc Liaise with Creative UK colleagues, reporting into team and company meetings. General Some travel across the English regions may be required. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required. This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. All staff must develop Creative UK’s commitment to equal opportunities and promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential Knowledge and/or passion for the Culture and Creative Sector Knowledge and/or passion for the West Midlands area Demonstrable experience of working in a similar administrative or communications role Experience of managing competing priorities Attention to detail Experience of working to tight deadlines Excellent written and communication skills Competent skills in Microsoft Office365 Desirable Marketing & Communications experience Event management experience Experience working with CRM systems To apply Please email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link by clicking the 'Apply' button. The video link is optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and is happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. We value difference and celebrate the creativity that it brings. We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities, talents, and physical and cognitive differences. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.