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INTERNSHIP (FIXED-TERM)
MA Programmes Intern | Sotheby's Institute of Art, London
Contract: Fixed-term, paid internship, from 7th September – 18th December 2026 inclusive (15 weeks)
Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Sotheby’s Institute of Art, 30 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3EE
Reports to: MA Programme Senior Coordinator
Salary: £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage). This equates to £7,770 for 15 weeks and a salary of £26,936 per annum.
Sotheby's Institute of Art is seeking an MA Programmes Intern to join its postgraduate programme administration team in Bloomsbury, London.
This internship offers hands-on experience supporting the delivery of Master's programmes in Art Business, Contemporary Art, Fine and Decorative Art and Design, and Luxury Business. Working closely with Programme Coordinators and academic staff, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to programme administration, student engagement, events coordination, and academic operations within a specialist higher education environment.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop organisational, communication, and administrative skills while gaining insight into the art and luxury sectors. Responsibilities include supporting programme administration, preparing student communications and programme materials, assisting with events and orientation activities, maintaining records and systems, and responding to student enquiries.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications. An interest in higher education, the visual arts, or luxury business would be advantageous.
In addition to structured training, mentoring, and regular feedback, the intern may have the opportunity to accompany students on visits to auction houses, galleries, museums, and industry events across London.
This is an excellent developmental opportunity for someone looking to build experience in higher education administration within a world-leading arts education institution.
For more information on the role and how to apply, please go to: https://edconic.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=87494922-1bba-4a3a-982c-5e2ca9da11c0
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Pay: £26,936.00 per year
Work Location: In person
