Job Description

Arts Administrator

Employer:

West Sussex Music Trust

Starting salary:

25,500

Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours/week.

About us

West Sussex Music is an independent charity that delivers high quality music education to the schools, children, and young people in West Sussex. We are the largest provider of music education in the county, engaging with over 30,000 young people annually and working collaboratively with schools and families to ensure access to inspirational musical opportunities. We work collaboratively with local, regional and local partners to increase the range of activities open to young people to explore their music further. Find out more here: www.westsussexmusic.co.uk

About the role

We're looking for an outstanding individual to support the delivery of our West Sussex Music Centre activities and our diverse programme of high quality creative learning and participatory projects. This exciting role involves working with West Sussex Music teachers and partner organisations.

This collaborative role is a challenging and varied position; it involves working closely with music leaders within West Sussex Music to produce enriching and accessible opportunities for children and young people.

You will need to have a positive attitude to equality, diversity and inclusion and be a team player, enthusiastic about working with a range of stakeholders and staff.

You will be based at our Horsham office at Sanford House, 5 Medwin Walk, Horsham, RH12 1AG and will also support our activities at locations around the county.

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Starting salary: 25,500 per annum (full-time)

Benefits: 5% matched company salary sacrifice pension, employee assistance scheme, subsidised parking, 23 days holiday + bank holidays.

Key responsibilities

Providing administrative support for events, music centres, holiday activities, and singing projects.

Supporting the promotion of events and activities through social media and digital platforms, including creating and scheduling engaging content in line with our brand and values.

Assisting at out of hours and Saturday weekly music centres around the county.

Assisting at holiday activities, workshops, events, and concerts.

Requirements

The nature of this flexible role will require regular evening and Saturday working.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

Person specification

We are seeking someone who is:

Diligent and resourceful; this role is ideally suited for a positive, friendly, and hardworking individual who is keen to "get stuck in" and develop the opportunities this position offers.

Highly organised and motivated, an independent worker able to use their own initiative and work collaboratively.

Highly competent with Microsoft 365, website (WordPress), and social media platforms; training will be given on our CRM system (SpeedAdmin).

Confident in using social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter) to promote events and engage with audiences; experience with content creation tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Canva etc) is desirable.

Able to demonstrate excellent presentation skills in both the written word, face to face, phone, and social media content.

An ambassador with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Conversant with the music education environment including the needs of children and young people, their families, teachers, and stakeholders; community inclusion is at the heart of this role.

Eager to learn and develop; the successful candidate will have sound interpersonal skills and a flexible, personable approach to stakeholder engagement.

How to apply

Email a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and attach an up to date CV.

Closing date for applications

-

Monday 11 August, 9am

Early applications are encouraged as we may appoint before the closing date if a suitable applicant is identified.

Face to face

interviews

will be take place in the week commencing

18 August

.

West Sussex Music is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References may be taken up in advance of interview, and we may contact other previous employers for references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025