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Brixton House is looking for an Artistic Coordinator
Reports to: Head of Creative and Civic Engagement
Location: Brixton House, London
Salary: £28,958
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Evening and weekend work required, with TOIL)
Application Deadline: 11th August 2025, 9:00am
About Brixton House
Brixton House is a home for original voices and a platform for untold stories. We support and present bold, inclusive theatre and creative experiences that reflect the diverse and dynamic communities of Brixton and beyond. With two state-of-the-art theatres, rehearsal spaces, and a year-round programme of live performance, Creative and Civic engagement, and community events, we are a space for discovery, dialogue and connection.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and highly organised Artistic Coordinator to work at the heart of Brixton House's artistic engine. This role supports and connects the work of our Programming & Production team and our Creative and Civic Engagement team, ensuring seamless communication, efficient planning, and collaborative delivery of our artistic programme.
As Artistic Coordinator, you will play a vital role in the development, planning and realisation of both professional productions and community-led projects. You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, strong administrative ability, and a deep commitment to inclusive and artistically ambitious work.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Team Coordination
- Act as a key liaison between the Programming & Production and Creative and Civic Engagement teams.
- Coordinate internal planning calendars and timelines to ensure alignment across artistic projects.
- Schedule and support team meetings, production meetings, and planning sessions.
- Assist in managing project workflows and communication between departments and with external partners.
Programming & Production Support
- Support the Head of Programming & Production, the Producer and the wider team in the delivery of the artistic programme.
- Assist with contracting artists, creatives and companies, ensuring timely and accurate administration.
- Maintain records of programming information, schedules, and technical needs.
- Attend rehearsals, previews, and performances as required to support production delivery.
Creative and Civic Engagement Support
- Assist in the planning and delivery of engagement projects such as Brixton House Good Neighbours, Demonstrate, Young Associates, and family activities.
- Coordinate, host, and support engagement sessions for a wide range of participants including young people, schools, families, and community partners.
- Manage communications with participants, facilitators, freelancers and teachers.
- Organise event logistics including travel, materials, room bookings and catering.
- Support access and inclusivity within all engagement activity.
Programme Evaluation
- Lead on managing evaluation processes across Creative and Civic engagement and Producing initiatives.
- Work closely with teams to ensure effective monitoring, feedback collection and impact reporting.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reflective practice and continual improvement.
Marketing
- Collaborate with the Marketing Team to promote Creative and Civic Engagement programmes
- Create and disseminate mailouts to community and education providers
- Maintain an image database for the Creative and Civic Engagement department
Person Specification
We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following:
- Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to use own initiative to problem solve
- Proven administrative experience in a creative, cultural, or educational setting.
- Experience or confidence in monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting in arts or community projects.
- Experience of marketing arts programmes to schools, families and/or communities
- Comfortable coordinating and hosting public-facing events with a wide range of participants.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, collaborative, and flexible approach to team working.
- Knowledge and/or experience of theatre production or community engagement practices.
- Ability to work effectively with artists, freelancers, and community groups.
- Confidence using digital tools such as Google Workspace, Excel or project management platforms.
- A passion for arts, creativity, and inclusive participation.
- A strong commitment to access, representation and equity in the arts.
- Able to work some evenings and weekends as required.
Why Work With Us?
At Brixton House, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone’s contribution is valued. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to artist and community development, with opportunities to grow your career and deepen your impact in the cultural sector.
Please note the Application Deadline of 11th August, 2025 9:00am. Interviews will be held 14th and 15th August.
