We’re Hiring! – Programmes and Website Administrator

The Poetry School are looking to hire a Programmes and Website Administrator to join our friendly team for a fixed term 12-month period.

Programmes and Website Administrator

Fixed term, 12 months, full-time.

£26,000 per annum.

This post is suitable for an experienced arts or education administrator, with CRM and website management experience, looking to join the team of an internationally renowned arts organisation.

You will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support across the whole Poetry School Programme, including: managing course infrastructure; processing student bookings and payments; answering queries via email; maintaining student records; administering Zoom and classroom timetables; liaising with tutors; and producing contracts.

We are looking for someone with a proactive and dynamic approach to work who is ready to take on this 12-month position and hit the ground running.

Most importantly you will be passionate about the power of poetry to bring about positive impact on people’s lives.

Location

At present, the team work between home and the co-working space at 1 City Square in Leeds or at Somerset House in central London, where we are members. We would expect this role to work at least 2 days a week from Somerset House or 1 City Square in Leeds. If the candidate chooses 1 City Square as the main office, this role would visit Somerset House at least once a quarter; if the candidate chooses London for the main office, they would visit Leeds at least once a quarter. We are open to a conversation with interested candidates during the interview process about the best way to balance in-person/home working.

Please download the full job description here:

Programmes and Website Administrator

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please send a cover letter and CV to the School at [email protected] with the subject line ‘[Your Name] – Programmes and Website Administrator’. Your statement should outline why you want to work for The Poetry School and how you meet the skills and experience of the role and be no more than two A4 pages.

Please also complete our Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Survey online here.

We guarantee first round interviews to candidates who self-identify as having a protected characteristic (as outlined by the Equality Act 2010). If you see yourself as someone who meets these criteria, please say so in your supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: Monday 12 January 2026, 11.59pm.

First round interviews will take place online during the week commencing Monday 19 January.