PA to the Head of Music

The Head of Music is seeking to recruit a PA to work in the vibrant Music Department providing a full range of administrative, diary and secretarial support. The duties will include diary planning and travel arrangements, office and overheads management (including the maintenance of departmental information systems and processes), and the coordination and facilitation of internal and external meetings. The post holder will be the first point of contact for any Music department-related enquiries.

Candidates should have some previous PA/administrative experience, preferably within Music or the Arts, and will have a demonstrable knowledge of a range of music. Candidates will also have proven skills in implementing and maintaining office systems. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are vital, along with meticulous attention to detail. The successful applicant will have excellent time management skills and display a high degree of computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office, Excel and experience of working with databases). They will be able to take initiative and be assertive when prioritising a busy schedule.

The Barbican is an international arts, conference and learning organisation in the heart of the City of London. Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in. Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry., The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors. As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority

• and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.
  
  Department: Music Team
Job Type: Fixed-term contract until 23 September 2025, Part-time (21 hours per week with flexible working arrangements) Grade B Salary Range: £18,108 - £19,872 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting), which is pro-rated to reflect the part-time working hours., We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks.