Job Description

Job description

The Institute of Imagination (iOi) is seeking a Creative Production Coordinator to support the planning, design and delivery of hands-on creative learning programmes with children, families and communities across London.
This is a varied, practical role combining programme coordination, workshop and event delivery support, co-design, and hands-on organisation of materials and equipment.

About the Role

The Creative Production Coordinator plays a key role within the Experience and Learning team, supporting the smooth delivery of creative programmes and events. The role is highly hands-on and collaborative, working closely with colleagues, facilitators, children and families to create inclusive, playful and high-quality learning experiences. The work is varied and dynamic -- from organising the creative studio and preparing materials, to supporting workshops, co-design sessions and community events across London.

Welcome to the iOi

, where we believe imagination is the superpower of the 21st Century. We collaborate with children, parents, teachers, academics, and community leaders on research and designing and delivering creative learning experiences across STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

Our mission focuses on supporting children from underserved communities by breaking down barriers, empowering their voices, and giving them access to transformative opportunities and essential skills for whatever their future holds. We believe every child can imagine and achieve their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Production & Delivery (70% Focus)

Logistics Management:

Provide end-to-end logistical and operational support to ensure the smooth delivery of workshops, events, and community programmes, particularly those engaging diverse audiences.

Hands-on Coordination:

Manage practical delivery needs, including set-up, pack-down, and the organisation of equipment and materials across multiple community settings.

Operational Support:

Offer day-to-day operational support, proactively troubleshooting issues to maintain high standards of delivery.

Programme Design & Engagement (30% Focus)

Co-Design Support:

Support the co-design, testing, and refinement of new workshops and activities, working collaboratively with children, caregivers and educators.

Facilitation Support:

Assist facilitators during sessions and engage directly with families to help create an inclusive, welcoming, and positive learning environment.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven Experience:

Experience coordinating programmes or events, ideally within the education, creative learning, or charity sector.

Inclusive Facilitation:

Experience delivering or supporting creative, educational, or community workshops for diverse audiences, including children, parents, and educators.

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and positively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Organisational Strength:

Strong organisational, time management, and practical problem-solving skills.

Mindset:

Collaborative, proactive, adaptable, and aligned with the iOi's values, with a genuine commitment to equity and inclusion.

Availability:

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support programme delivery.

Desirable Attributes

Experience with co-design or participatory design methodologies in community settings. Knowledge of, or lived experience in, our focus boroughs (e.g., Tower Hamlets, Newham). Experience in the creative industries or arts education.

How To Apply

https://www.instituteofimagination.org/creative-production-coordinator.

To apply please complete the application form, using the link above and clearly outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the iOi's mission. We encourage applicants to answer in their own words and to include

specific examples

of projects you have supported or managed, and your experience working with diverse communities.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Flexitime Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E15 2QS