Project Assistant Leicester, England
Job description
2Funky Arts: Project Assistant Wanted
Overview
16 hours p/w, £11 per hour (£9152 per annum in year 1.)
Fixed term until 5th April 2026, with possibility of extension.
2Funky Arts is a not-for-profit social enterprise, based in Leicester City Centre – championing excellence in Black music and arts. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and hard-working Administration Assistant. 2Funky Arts has been confirmed as a National Portfolio Organisation as part of Arts Council England’s 2023-6 investment programme, and this post is part of a team expansion.
For more information, please contact Director Vijay Mistry at 2Funky Arts.
https://2funkyarts.co.uk/
Deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 6thMarch 2023.
Post can be applied for on its own or in addition to our Administration Assistant role (possibility of combining roles). Flexible working, with combined remote option negotiable.
We would like to hear from all serious candidates, but particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority groups.
This post is supported using public funding through Arts Council England.
To Apply
- Provide an up-to-date CV, with a contact email address and mobile phone number.
- Please also list contact details of 2 referees (email address and phone number), including your most recent or current employer/ client, and dates of engagement.
- Include a cover letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role in relation to the person specification.
- Complete the anonymous equal opportunities form provided and attach to your application email separately, or provide as a separate document with your application.This form is removed from other details and will not be viewed in tandem with your application by the short-listing panel.
- Send your application to Vijay Mistry (2Funky Arts Director) 2Funky Arts.
Candidates must have permission to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a DBS background check.
Recruitment Timeline
Monday 6th March 2023, 5PM: Deadline for applications
w/c 20th March: Interviews & appointment
April 2023: Successful candidate starts
About 2Funky Arts
Based in Leicester, 2Funky Arts manages collaborative programmes of artist and community engagement. Since 2007, 2FA has pioneered bringing new artists to prominence, developed emerging talent, & advocated nationally for the iconic value of Black music.
Main strands of work: •Annual flagship event Festival2Funky. •Regional artist professional development, commissioning & touring (And Still I Rise, Project LIVE). •Workshops & masterclasses. •2Funky Complex programming (3 established venues). •Radio2Funky FM & online. •Arts Heritage.
CORE PURPOSE based on: •Commissioning & showcasing bold new work. •Innovative artist development. •Reaching underrepresented audiences & participants.
ACHIEVING AIMS •Amplifying the profile of Black music through high quality, diverse programming & cross-genre collaborations. •Enabling people of all backgrounds to engage in the arts through performances & workshops. •Allowing emerging talent to cultivate radical new work & tap into the UK music industry. •Using arts to instigate positive change, across mental health, community cohesion & creative learning. •Providing exhilarating performance platforms for marginalised voices.
Job Description
Key Tasks:
- Deputise for the Project Manager where required.
- Gathering quotes for venue hire, equipment and contractors.
- Following up correspondence with artists, programmers and participants.
- Gathering information on technical specifications and other artist requirements.
- Ensuring all access and support needs are explored and participants and artists supported.
- Helping to arrange refreshments and travel for participants and artists.
- Complete mini reports for board of monthly activities.
- Working with a variety of partners and artists.
- Assist artists at projects, to ensure adequate supervision of participants is provided.
- Conduct vox pops and interviews with audience members and participants (on site and on the phone), to gather feedback evidence.
- Ensuring all participants are aware of project arrangements.
- Complete small grant applications.
- Researching grant providers.
- Providing assistance to the running of Radio2Funky.
- Undertake any other relevant duties as required, in keeping with the above level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Essential
- Good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in MS Office packages.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise your workload, work flexibly, keep to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with a wide range of people.
- Knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and training.
- Permission to work in the UK.
- A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Desirable
- At least 1 years’ experience in assisting as part of projects, preferably within arts or community activities.
- Experience of assisting in events management, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Experience in administering financial records.
- Educated to at least A Level standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- A passion for arts and heritage
- Knowledge and understanding of managing data confidentially and sensitively (guidance provided).
- Experience in feedback collection (guidance provided).
- Experience of working with volunteers (guidance provided).
- Experience of partnership working (guidance provided).
- Knowledge of health & safety principles (training given).
- Experience and understanding of safeguarding (training given).
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 06/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
