Assistant (MN14)
Contract: Fixed term until 30 September 2027, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)
Salary: £28,662 per annum Grade E plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Nottingham (The role will be based in Nottingham; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)
We are looking to recruit an Assistant to join the Midlands Area Team, based in our Nottingham office and working as part of the Midlands Operations Team.
As Assistant you will support the Midlands Area Team with a range of duties, including arranging internal and external meetings, support for our internal grant making processes, coordinating admin support for strategic programmes and place-based development, and more general administrative support inc the maintenance of efficient admin processes.
Within our busy team you will work closely with other Assistants and the Officer, Operations, and on a day-to-day basis will be responsible for managing your own workload. You’ll also work with colleagues across the Midlands Area Team to help deliver a wide range of priorities for the cultural sector.
We are looking to recruit an organised individual who is enthusiastic, proactive, can prioritise effectively, and is willing to step in and help where required. It is expected that the successful candidate will have experience in a similar role.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.
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About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.
Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk
We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.
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Job ref: MN14
Closing date: 09:00am, Tuesday 25 August 2026
Interviews: (In person at the Nottingham Officer) Thursday 10 September 2026
Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk
