Assistant Programmer

Farnham Maltings; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community arts venue in Farnham is seeking a part-time Assistant Programmer to support the delivery of a diverse event programme. You will assist in scheduling, promoting events, and communicating with operational departments to ensure smooth operations. This role is perfect for someone interested in the arts and looking to develop their organizational skills in a creative environment. Join a small and friendly team making a significant impact, with the role requiring flexibility for evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Interest in learning about the inner workings of an arts venue.
• Excellent organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in scheduling and promoting events.
• Communicate with operational departments for smooth operations.
• Source and research new events to attract audiences.

Skills

Organisational skills

Passion for live events and film

Job description

Status Part-Time, Permanent Contract 30 hours/week to be worked across Monday – Friday. Flexibility is required including occasional evening and weekend hours Salary £24,000 per annum pro rata Closing date Sun 22 February 2026 Interview dates 03 March or 04 March

Job Description

Farnham Maltings is looking for an Assistant Programmer to enrich our Programming Team.

The Assistant Programmer will support the delivery of Farnham Malting's varied and diverse event programme, which spans across theatre, comedy, music, film, screening, and talks. The role holder will support the Programme Manager in scheduling and growing events across the venue, getting events on sale and in our brochure, communicating with operational departments to make sure everything runs smoothly, and overseeing invoices and contracts. The position will also involve sourcing and researching new events for the building, feeding into our strategic plans to attract new audiences and delight existing ones.

This role is ideal for someone who wishes to learn more about the inner workings of an arts venue, who is passionate about live events/film and can bring excellent organisational skills to the table.

If you're eager to grow your skills in a dynamic, creative setting and want to be part of a small, friendly team making a big impact, we’d love to hear from you.