The Role
As Programme Coordinator, you will play a central role in organising and supporting our schools, public and youth programmes. You'll coordinate bookings, liaise with teachers and partners, support events and workshops, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the charity. 

What You’ll Be Doing:
✔ Coordinating school visits, group bookings, filmmaking projects and creative careers activities
✔ Being the main point of contact for teachers and group leaders, managing bookings and communication
✔ Supporting the delivery of events, workshops and projects
✔ Organising resources, equipment and staffing 
✔ Providing day-to-day administration support to help keep the organisation running efficiently
✔ Gathering feedback and evaluation and maintaining records to support reporting
✔ Assisting with venue operations and creating welcoming spaces for our visitors

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working in a cultural, educational or arts setting
• A confident communicator, able to build positive relationships with children, young people, teachers, partners and colleagues.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.
• Strong IT and administration skills – able to work on Macs and MS Office
• A UK driving license and ability to travel between venues.
• A passion for arts, culture, and creativity! 

How to Apply

Deadline: Monday 17 August 2026, 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 8 September 2026

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining why you want the job and your suitability for the role to recruitment@thebrightfoundation.org.uk.

Please also complete an online anonymous Equal Opportunities form here

If you’d like to have an informal conversation about the role, drop us an email at office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk or call 01424 559020.

The Bright Foundation is committed to being an inclusive organisation. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse pool of candidates, and believe our differences enrich all parts of our organisation. We actively encourage applications from groups who are traditionally under-represented in the cultural sector including those from African, Caribbean, South Asian and other global majority heritages and disabled people. 

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