Creative engagement assistant producer (schools)

Hachette UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK arts institution in London seeks an assistant producer to support its creative engagement schools team. The role involves coordinating communications, assisting with event delivery, and contributing to the development of inclusive projects leading up to the 75th anniversary. Ideal candidates will have experience in event coordination and strong communication skills. Benefits include hybrid working, annual leave, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Pension contribution

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Enhanced sick pay

Family leave benefits

Discounts at onsite vendors

Staff ticket offers

Free entry to Hayward Gallery

Free/discounted entry with reciprocal organisations

Free staff yoga

Qualifications

• Experience of coordinating live events and/or projects for schools or children and young people.
• An interest in and awareness of the UK school system and curriculum.
• Demonstrative written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrative administrative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administration support across the entire schools programme.
• Coordinate communication with schools and parents/carers in advance of an event or project.
• Work closely with CE’s marketing manager to support the promotion of the schools programme.
• Support CE’s events coordinator during live event delivery.
• Contribute to the generation of ideas for a diverse schools programme.

Skills

Coordinating live events

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Job description

Overview

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025

Salary: £32,600 per year

Contract: Full time, fixed term until September 2026

Are you passionate about the arts and working with young people? Play a key role in bringing creative, inclusive projects to life that connect schools with an iconic cultural institution.

Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences. From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities. As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

We are looking for an assistant producer to support the creative engagement (CE) schools team in delivering inclusive projects that connect schools with Southbank Centre’s vibrant programme. This work is especially important in the lead-up to 2026, when the Southbank Centre marks the major milestone of its 75th anniversary.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administration support across the entire schools programme, including management of our schools inbox
• Coordinate communication with schools and parents/carers in advance of an event or project, ensuring the necessary paperwork is completed regarding safeguarding and permissions
• Work closely with CE’s marketing manager and marketing assistant to support the promotion of the schools programme, including coordinating and contributing content to our regular schools newsletter
• Support CE’s events coordinator when required during live event delivery
• Contribute to the generation of ideas for a diverse, relevant and accessible schools programme which has high quality artistic experiences at its heart

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Knowledge, skills & experience

• Experience of coordinating live events and/or projects for schools or children and young people
• An interest in and awareness of the UK school system and curriculum
• Demonstrative written and verbal communication skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Demonstrative administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

Benefits

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for SC events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.