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Join the award winning Independent Society of Musicians
Central London - Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
28 hours per week – Circa £45K pro rata
The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its wide range of services to its members from legal to health and wellbeing. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from music education to AI and Brexit.
The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Administrator and Secretary to work alongside the Chief Executive. You will have very strong administrative skills as well as advanced knowledge of using Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. You must have experience of ensuring good governance at Board level including preparing Board papers and drafting and circulating Board minutes. This is a critical part of the role as well as drafting a wide variety of correspondence.
You will also be responsible for aspects of risk management such as health and safety. The Chief Executive is a senior leader in the music sector so you will need to be able to demonstrate absolute loyalty, discretion and confidentiality as well as excellent common sense and good judgement.
If possible you should have a music background.
You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in Governance/ Administration or as a PA/ Secretary and will be used to working to competing deadlines with high levels of accuracy. You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is 28 hours per week.
For a full job description for this role please visit the ISM website.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job to membership team email address.
Closing date is Monday 20th July at 9.30am. Interviews will take place face-to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered
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The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music.
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Company Secretary Team Assistant
3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Canary Wharf | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office per week)
Annual Salary: £38,000 pro rata
⏰ Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and highly professional Governance & Board Support Coordinator to join a leading corporate governance function within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Sitting within the General Counsel Directorate, the Corporate Secretariat team provides high-quality governance support to senior leadership and Board members. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of Board and Committee activity while delivering first-class administrative and operational support to senior stakeholders.
The Organisation
This role is with a UK workplace pension scheme established by the government to help employers provide pension savings for their employees. It offers low-cost retirement savings options and supports automatic enrolment, helping millions of workers save for retirement across the UK.
The Role
Working closely with the Company Secretary team and senior leadership, you will provide proactive and confidential support across a broad range of governance and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Company Secretariat team
- Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings for Non-Executive Board Members and senior stakeholders
- Organise Board and Committee meetings, including logistics, agendas, papers, and catering
- Manage inboxes effectively, prioritising urgent matters and drafting responses where appropriate
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements
- Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters
- Manage expenses, purchasing requests, and record keeping in line with internal procedures
- Build strong working relationships across the organisation, including Board-level stakeholders
- Support projects and discrete pieces of work on behalf of senior leadership
Essential Professional Experience
- Previous experience providing high-level administrative support within a busy office environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Experience supporting senior executives or Board-level stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with discretion and confidentiality
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems quickly
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and initiative