Artsmark Training Senior Project Officer

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Goldsmiths, University of London


  • Job Title: Artsmark Training Senior Project Officer
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 16 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

This role is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative national learning programme, shaping the future of arts education and making a tangible difference to teachers and schools nationwide.

Job Description

About Artsmark

Goldsmiths, University of London, has partnered with Arts Council England (ACE) to be the national learning programme provider for the Artsmark award (2023-2026, with a possible extension to 2027). The programme, led by Professor Tara Page (Department of Educational Studies), represents a groundbreaking shift in arts education and teacher professional development.

About the Role

Prof Tara Page is seconded as Artsmark Project Lead for the duration of the contract, overseeing the project’s strategic direction and working closely with the Senior Project Officer (this role) and the Artsmark team at Arts Council England.

Prof Page, to whom the role-holder will have a dotted line of reporting and supported by a teaching team of Goldsmiths academic staff, will deliver the modules of the learning programme. Administrative support is provided by the Research and Knowledge Exchange department, including a dedicated Artsmark Senior Project Officer (this role) and Artsmark Project Officer/s, forming the Artsmark Project Team.

As the Artsmark training provider, our overall responsibilities include:

  • Advocacy for Artsmark Award and and supporting ACE with the recruitment of schools to register
  • Delivery of Development training sessions for newly registered schools.
  • Delivery of training and support sessions for writing key Artsmark documents: Statement of Commitment and Statement of Impact
  • Provide support for schools at crucial moments through their Artsmark journey including for example: self-assessment, evaluation frameworks and evidencing impact, developing partnerships, supporting pupil voice
  • Resource development
  • Sign-posting schools to cultural partners, LCEPs, and other schools to encourage partnership and peer support
  • Advice giving to support schools with their understanding of the Artsmark process, offer signposting and respond to questions and queries regarding the award
  • Reporting and monitoring

Job Responsibilities

This role is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative national learning programme, shaping the future of arts education and making a tangible difference to teachers and schools nationwide. We seek a dynamic, organised, collaborative individual who shares our passion for creativity and education.

Main duties:

1. To oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the Artsmark training provision, including the overall responsibilities and the specific responsibilities of the Artsmark Project Team

2. To work closely with the Artsmark Project Lead to shape the successful delivery of the project, including support with monitoring the project’s budget

3. To monitor the project’s Key Performance Indicators and ensure progress remains on track to achieve these.

4. To build and sustain strong and positive working relationships with external stakeholders, particularly Arts Council England, schools and school settings, and cultural/education partners across England.

How to Apply

Please apply online. Follow the link to register and apply through the Goldsmiths jobs portal.

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