Project Coordinator (Events) (ARTC131)
Project Coordinator (Events) (ARTC131)
Contract: Permanent, 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: £33,643 per annum Grade D plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge or Newcastle (The role will be based in any of the locations listed; 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)
Introduction:
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Culture Network as our Project Co-ordinator, Events. The Digital Culture Network offers free digital skills advice and training to the creative and cultural sector in England, and our events schedule is a key part of our programme of support.
Role Details:
You will be part of a dynamic team and use your event management skills to plan, organise and deliver our online webinars, workshops, podcast and in-person events. You will also have the opportunity to manage our presence at key sector events and conferences.
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering both online and in-person events. You will be a proactive self-starter with an eye for detail and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will enjoy working collaboratively and be passionate about supporting the arts and cultural sector to thrive.
Find out more on digitalculturenetwork.org.uk or email us on digitalnetwork@artscouncil.org if you have questions.
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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
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Job ref: ARTC131
Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 21 September 2026
Interviews: (virtual) 08 October 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
