Programme Assistant

Arts Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts charity in Brighton seeks a committed Programme Assistant to support youth creative development programs. This entry-level role is perfect for those starting their career in the arts. Responsibilities include assisting in project management and coordinating creative programs. Candidates should have experience in collaborative project development, a good level of digital literacy, and strong communication skills. This part-time position offers a supportive environment for skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience working on creative and cultural projects.
• Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding.
• Strong teamwork and public interaction experience.
• Excellent communication skills and digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project management and coordination.
• Support the delivery of creative programs.
• Collaborate with the Lighthouse team effectively.

Skills

Collaborative project development

Understanding of safeguarding

Teamwork

Multi-tasking and time management

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Administration

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Job Summary

We\'re looking for a committed, energetic and organised individual to join our team as a Programme Assistant to support our youth creative development programmes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their project management skills in a busy arts charity, in a supportive and friendly environment that is stimulating to work and learn in.

This is an entry-level role, and is a perfect opportunity if you are starting your career in the arts and charity sector.

Tenure: Part-time
Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours)
Salary: £20,981.84 p/a (UK Living Wage / FTE = £26,227)
The deadline for applications is midday, Monday 16 February.

Download the job pack and find details of how to apply via our website.

Qualifications

• Experience of working collaboratively on the development and delivery of creative and/or cultural projects, such as workshops and live events.
• Proven understanding of safeguarding for young people, health and safety issues and risk assessment.
• Proven experience of working successfully in a team, and with the public.
• Demonstrable experience of multi-tasking, working to deadlines, and juggling conflicting priorities.
• Good level of digital literacy, with strong ICT skills, including experience of using office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, working online and communicating via email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confident use of social media.
• Experience of administration and budget management.
• A flexible approach and availability to work around project timelines.

Job Responsibilities

The Programme Assistant is an entry-level role, and is vital to assisting the Lighthouse team in the development and delivery of our work by providing solid project management and coordination support.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their project management skills in a busy arts charity, in a supportive and friendly working environment that is stimulating to work and learn in.

Interested candidates should send their submission by completing the online application form linked on our website.

If you would like to send in an application in another format (ie video or voice note), there is the option to do this via the online form.

After completing the application form you will receive a link to the diversity monitoring form. This is separate to your application and is submitted anonymously, and forms no part of our assessment process.

No late applications will be accepted. We regret we cannot give feedback on unsuccessful applications.