Eager to make an impact on the lives of young people living in SE London through your passion for the performing arts and exceptional customer service skills? Montage Theatre Arts (MTA), a vibrant performing arts charity with a proud 27-year history, is recruiting a Creative Programme Coordinator to join our imaginative, industrious, and sociable team! Montage Theatre Arts champions the transformative power of the performing arts, removing financial and social barriers to access. Each year we work with over 1,000 children and young people - developing their confidence, creativity and life skills through drama, dance, and singing in an inclusive and supportive environment. This exciting and pivotal role ensures the smooth, safe and inspiring delivery of our programme of classes throughout the school year and holidays. The role is varied, combining programme administration, pastoral care, facilitation, event and volunteer management, and student supervision. This is a hands-on, people-focused position, playing a key part in building our creative community and maintaining high safeguarding and health & safety standards. Working hours are split between our Lewisham office, activity venues, and home. Regular evening and Saturday working are required during term time. KEY INFORMATION: Hours:  35 per week (Full Time, PAYE) - will consider a job share for exceptional candidates.

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. Location:  Working hours split between Lewisham office, activity spaces and home - please see the recruitment pack for more info. Salary:  £29,000 – £31,000 p/a (depending on experience) Holiday Entitlement:  25 days (+ 8 Statutory) KEY DUTIES: Oversee the day-to-day coordination and delivery of performing arts activities for children and young people Act as first point of contact for students, parents, facilitators, and stakeholders; providing warm, student-focused support Champion safeguarding and best practice in health & safety, ensuring legal compliance at all times Manage event logistics (venue supervision, resources, registers, reporting, etc) Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and work experience participants Support staff and volunteers with policies, training and wellbeing Liaise with parents/carers around medical needs and individual support, including for SEND students Assist with collecting evaluative feedback for programme improvement Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to developing new creative projects and outreach Support or lead on performances, events and community activities WE CELEBRATE DIFFERENCE: We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those under-represented in performing arts and youth education. If you’re enthusiastic about our work and eager to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you - even if your experience isn’t an exact match. TO APPLY: For details on how to apply, please click on the 'Apply on Website' button. Successful applicants invited to interview will be asked to complete a short safer recruitment form in the interest of child safeguarding. CLOSING DATE: 5pm, Wednesday 20th August 2025 INTERVIEWS: w/c 1st September 2025 (we expect having a two round interview process) If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this role before application, please contact Emma Hobday, emma@montagetheatre.com.