Partnerships Project Coordinator

Etio; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + BH

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing perks (Healthcare

Pension 3% employer, 5% employee

Family friendly policies

Work from anywhere globally (up to 8w)

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Etio – The National Centre for Arts Education (NCAE) is seeking a versatile Partnership Coordinator to develop, coordinate and manage partnerships that advance arts education across England. You will report to the Head of Partnerships & Engagement and collaborate with Music Hubs, schools, cultural organisations, and government bodies to drive engagement activities and measure impact.

The role focuses on building strong relationships, coordinating engagement events, maintaining records, and

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement or partnerships.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or activities.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the partnership and engagement strategy with the Head of Partnerships & Engagement.
• Coordinate relationships with Music Hubs, schools, cultural organisations, sector bodies and other stakeholders.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships to support programme objectives.
• Organise stakeholder meetings, working groups, workshops, forums and events.
• Maintain partnership records, stakeholder databases and engagement plans.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports and meeting papers.
• Act as a key contact for partnership enquiries with timely responses.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of activities and contribute to impact reporting.
• Collaborate with programme, communications and operations teams to align engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and improve processes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership coordination

Project coordination

CRM experience

Microsoft 365

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Event coordination

Education

Arts/Education degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Department: Etio – The National Centre forArts Education (NCAE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: UK Remote (Must have the rightto work in the UK without restrictions)

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel within the UK may berequested

Overview of the Role

ThePartnershipCoordinator plays a vital role within the NationalCentre for Arts Education (NCAE), supporting the development,coordination, and management of partnerships that help advance arts educationacross England.

Reportingdirectly to the Head of Partnerships & Engagement, you willwork closely with Music Hubs, schools, cultural organisations, governmentbodies, sector partners, and internal teams to help build strong relationships,coordinate engagement activities, and ensure partnership initiatives aredelivered effectively.

Thisis an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and relationship-focusedprofessional who enjoys bringing people together, managing stakeholderinteractions, and contributing to programmes that deliver meaningful impact forchildren and young people through arts education.

This is a perfect rolefor someone who is passionate to help us fulfil our mission to "ElevateEducation, Everywhere."

Key Responsibilities

• Supportthe delivery of the NCAE partnership and engagement strategy, workingclosely with the Head of Partnerships & Engagement.
• Coordinaterelationships with Music Hubs, schools, cultural organisations, sectorbodies, and other key stakeholders.
• Assistin the identification, development, and maintenance of strategicpartnerships that support programme objectives.
• Organiseand coordinate stakeholder meetings, working groups, workshops, forums,and engagement events.
• Maintainaccurate partnership records, stakeholder databases, activity trackers,and engagement plans.
• Preparebriefing materials, presentations, reports, meeting papers, andstakeholder communications.
• Act as akey point of contact for partnership enquiries, ensuring timely andprofessional responses.
• Supportthe monitoring and evaluation of partnership activities, gatheringfeedback and contributing to impact reporting.
• Workcollaboratively with programme, communications, and operational colleaguesto ensure stakeholder engagement activities are aligned and effective.
• Identifyopportunities to strengthen stakeholder engagement, improve processes, andenhance partnership effectiveness.

Expected Behavioursand Working Style

• Make every day count– Take ownership of tasks and relationships, ensuring activities are deliveredefficiently and to a high standard.
• Lead the way– Demonstrate initiative, seek opportunities to improve processes, andcontribute positively to team and programme objectives.
• Deliver with empathy– Build trusted relationships through excellent communication, collaboration,and a genuine commitment to supporting stakeholders.
• Support thesuccessful coordination and delivery of partnership and engagement activitiesacross the NCAE programme.
• Maintain strong andproductive relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Ensure stakeholderrecords, communications, and partnership documentation remain accurate and upto date.
• Contribute to thesuccessful planning and delivery of engagement events, meetings, andcollaborative initiatives.
• Provide valuableinsights and administrative support that strengthen partnership performance andstakeholder experience.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Experienceworking in a stakeholder engagement, partnerships, project coordination,customer relationship, or administrative role.
• Excellentorganisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities anddeadlines effectively.
• Stronginterpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engageconfidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experiencecoordinating meetings, events, workshops, or collaborative activities.
• Strongattention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, reports, anddocumentation.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and Teams.
• Abilityto work independently while contributing effectively as part of acollaborative team.
• Aproactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experienceworking within education, arts and culture, public sector, charity, orprofessional services environments.
• Knowledgeof partnership management, stakeholder engagement, or customerrelationship management principles.
• Experienceusing CRM systems, project management tools, or stakeholder databases.
• Understandingof the arts education sector, Music Hubs, or cultural learning programmes.
• Experiencesupporting national programmes, networks, or community engagementinitiatives.
• Degree-levelqualification or equivalent professional experience in Business,Communications, Arts Administration, Education, Events Management, or arelated discipline.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• 25 days + BH annual leave (with theoption buy more leave)
• Flexible Working culture
• Health and Wellbeing perks (HealthcareCash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, LifeAssurance)
• 3% employer, 5% employee contributionpension
• Enhanced family friendly policies(maternity, paternity, adoption, or shared parental leave)
• Work from anywhere globally (up to8weeks)
• Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to workscheme

OurValues

MakeEvery day Count:We focus on delivering meaningful outcomes, taking ownership and making apositive impact.

Leadthe Way:We share expertise, embrace continuous learning and help each other succeed.

Deliverwith Empathy:We collaborate openly, communicate clearly and place people at the heartofeverything we do.

Diversityand Inclusion

Etio is committed tocreating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and ableto thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourageapplications from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.