CLOSED: Job Opportunity: Programme Assistant

Thu 16 Dec 2021

Apply by: noon, Thursday 20th January 2022

AND is looking for a Programme Assistant to play a key role in the coordination and administration of the organisation and annual programme for 2022/23, including development of the next edition of AND Festival. This is a varied role including processing AND financial transactions, organising meetings, coordinating travel (national and international) for artists, the AND team and guests, with the opportunity to get hands-on production experience. The Programme Assistant will work closely with AND’s Senior Management team, supporting the successful delivery of the programme with a wider team of freelance staff, external contractors and volunteers during periods of delivery. 

This is a fast-paced role, suitable for someone who ideally has a background and interest in the arts, partnership working and some experience of project and/or office coordination. You will be thorough in approach and be comfortable with multi-tasking and supporting the operations of the organisation. This is an exciting time to join our team and an opportunity to contribute to a new programme with innovation and experimentation at its core.

Job Title: Programme Assistant
Salary: £20,000 pro rata
Hours: Part-time 0.6  (22.5hrs per week, flexible working available)
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (PAYE)
Location: Hybrid working, with team contact days in Central Manchester

The closing date for applications is: noon, Thursday 20th January 2022
Interviews are expected to take place: Thursday 27th January 2022

How To Apply:

  • Applications are now closed

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Access Support
We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are open for people who experience barriers to inclusion. We recognise that you might need additional support to participate in the application and/or interview, whether that is technical equipment, access support or adjustments to the process. If you require any support or adjustments, please contact us on jobs@andfestival.org.uk with Programme Assistant as the subject field.     

Application queries
If you have any questions about the application process please contact us on jobs@andfestival.org.uk  with Programme Assistant as the subject field.

Equality & Diversity
Abandon Normal Devices is committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that a diverse workforce can enable more innovative, creative and dynamic workplaces. We want to reflect the diversity of our audiences in our workforce; therefore, we actively seek and welcome applicants from, including but not limited to; ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds, diverse sexualities and genders, disabled and d/Deaf people, or those with unconventional career paths. We will be using positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint, should candidates be equally qualified.

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Image credit: Does Spring Hides Its Joy by Kali Malone at the Hydraulic Tower, Birkenhead for AND Festival 2021. Photo credit Chris Foster

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