Arts Administrator

Typical Salary

£13,000 To £50,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 variable

evenings / weekends / bank holidays attending events or appointments

How To Become a Arts Administrator

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
volunteering
applying directly

College / University

Many arts administrators are graduates but it's not essential. Most subjects are accepted though you may have an advantage with a degree in:

arts management or arts administration
events and entertainment management
business studies

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

Apprenticeship

You could get into this job through a general administration or events route, like an intermediate apprenticeship in administration or an events assistant intermediate apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You could apply for jobs if you've got experience or qualifications in office administration, fundraising or marketing. An interest in the arts would also be helpful.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of English language
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
an interest and knowledge of history
knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to use your initiative
the ability to work well with others
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks could include:

booking venues and artists
negotiating sponsorship and funding
promoting events and managing social media
helping with staff training
managing budgets and keeping records
carrying out general administration and selling tickets

Working Environment

You could work in a theatre, in a museum or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could become an arts officer or manager.

You could also take on freelance work or become a consultant.

Volunteering Opportunities

Relevant skills and experience are valued by employers. You could get this through volunteering or temporary work like:

helping with student or community drama productions or concerts
working front of house or at box offices at arts centres, cinemas or theatres
taking temporary jobs with arts festivals

Volunteering can help you to develop a network of contacts within the industry. Competition for jobs can be strong, so contacts may help you to find work.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find more advice about working in the arts through Arts Council England, and Voluntary Arts.

You can also find out more about working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.