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  • Starting salaries for trainees or assistants may begin at around £15,000. Scales are often related to local government administrators.
  • Experienced arts administrators might command a salary ranging from £20,000-£35,000.
  • Typical salaries at senior management or chief executive level range from £30,000-£60,000 or above, depending on the size of organisation. Freelance consultants may earn higher incomes depending on the nature of the contracts they secure.
  • Positions at all levels attract higher salaries in and around London.
  • Hours of work vary but often involve evening and weekend work, particularly for those involved in performances, exhibitions and festivals or those in smaller organisations.
  • Job sharing is increasing and part-time work is often possible. Many arts organisations offer supportive working environments for those with family commitments.
  • Freelance and consultancy work, which is usually undertaken by experienced administrators, has recently increased due to lottery-funded projects. It includes project management, public relations and marketing, carrying out feasibility studies and delivering training.
  • A significant proportion of people in this profession are women. The arts sector has a strong commitment to the development of equal opportunities policies and welcomes applications from under-represented groups.
  • The working week may often be divided between office-based work and visits to venues or partners’ organisations, involving regional or national travel.
  • Jobs are available across the UK.
  • For some posts, absence from home overnight is required on occasion. Overseas work is uncommon unless the organisation regularly tours abroad or has specific connections with other countries.
 
AGCAS
Written by Anna Lomas, University of Manchester
Date: 
February 2010
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