Arts Administrator Apprentice

SOMERSET YOUTH THEATRE CIC

Bridgwater (TA6 3DD)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 October 2025

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Summary

We’re seeking a motivated, organized individual to join our team as an Arts Administrator Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience in arts administration and youth theatre operations, developing skills in administration, marketing, event coordination, and customer service—while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Apprenticeship wage (in line with government guidance)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Full-time (30 hours per week, some evening and weekend work required)

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 29 January 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Provide administrative support for youth theatre sessions, workshops, and productions.
  • Support communication with young people, parents/carers, venues, and partner organisations.
  • Assist with marketing and promotion, including social media, newsletters, and printed materials.
  • Maintain accurate records (attendance, safeguarding documentation, and membership databases).
  • Support financial administration such as invoicing, petty cash, and budget monitoring.
  • Help coordinate rehearsals, performances, and events across Somerset.
  • Provide excellent customer service at performances and events.
  • Support the Pathways programme and professional placements for young people.
  • Uphold SYT’s commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Where you'll work

11-13 Castle Street
Bridgwater
TA6 3DD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • Work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard.
  • Receive on-the-job training, mentoring, and supervision from the SYT team.
  • Access to wider professional development opportunities in arts management and youth theatre.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Interest in the arts
  • Ability to use MS Office
  • Flexibility
  • Enthusiasm

Other requirements

Desirable: Experience of volunteering or working in an arts/creative setting. Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing. An interest in theatre, events, or creative industries. Driving licence and access to transport (to reach rural venues).

About this employer

Somerset Youth Theatre is a professional youth theatre organisation based at Bridgwater Arts Centre, with satellite groups across rural Somerset. We create high-quality theatre opportunities for young people aged 6–25, supporting the next generation of performers, theatre makers, and creative professionals. Our Pathways program has just launched, which this apprenticeship would be a part of, to give young people 16-30yrs training and opportunities into the creative arts sector in Somerset.

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After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is part of our newly launched Pathways programme, designed to provide young people aged 16–30 with hands-on training and meaningful opportunities within Somerset’s vibrant creative arts sector. We’re looking for a motivated individual based in Somerset who’s eager to learn, grow, and become an integral part of the SYT team—with the potential to progress into a full-time role after completing the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346269.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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