Location: The Old Library

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Overview:

Salary: Grade 3 (£25,583 - £26,402 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and reliable Building Officer to join the Inspire Youth Arts team based at The Old Library Arts Centre, Mansfield.

The Building Officer plays a key role in ensuring The Old Library building is a safe and welcoming place to visit and work. Responsible for day-to-day building tasks at the Grade II listed building, duties include opening/locking up, general janitorial and cleaning duties, assisting with regular building and weekly checks, room set ups, moving furniture, working at height, and welcoming people into the building.

The successful candidate will have a variety of practical skills which will be carried out to a high standard; be flexible, conscientious and self-motivated, with the ability to organise their own work. Proven customer service skills are key, with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, suppliers and customers, especially young people. This is a physical role; however, basic use of computers will be required.

The postholder will be a keyholder and will be on call as the first point of contact, for security/ emergencies, outside of office hours. The successful candidate must, therefore, be able to travel to the premises quickly.

Inspire Youth Arts delivers music, dance and digital art programmes for children and young people from The Old Library building. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The 18.5 hours per week will be split across evenings in the working week, hours will be set with the successful candidate, however the likely preferred hours during school term time would be:

 

Mondays 6.00pm– 9.00pm

Tuesdays 4.30pm – 9pm

Wednesdays 5pm – 9.30pm

Thursday 4.30– 8.00pm

Friday 4.30pm – 7.30pm

 

Hours during school holiday weeks are likely to be worked differently to allow for deep cleans and targeting building tasks.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Inspire Youth Arts Manager, Rebecca Streets on Tel: 01623 644377 or iya@inspireculture.org.uk.

Hours: 18.5 Hours Per Week

Interview Date: 25th February 2026

Closing Date: 15th February 2026

Location: Inspire HQ

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 20 February 2026

Overview:

Salary: Grade 3 (£25,583 - £26,402 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Finance Assistant to join the Inspire Finance Team, based in Nottingham.

In this role, you will be a valued part of our friendly and supportive team, helping to keep our finance function running smoothly every day. You will play a key part in making sure our transactional finance tasks are completed accurately and efficiently, while providing helpful, positive support to colleagues and external stakeholders. You will also provide essential administrative support to the wider finance team.

Who We Are

Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries is a charitable community benefit society delivering a range of cultural and learning services across Nottinghamshire. 

What you'll do

Reporting to the Finance Officer, and with no direct reports, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our day‑to‑day financial processes. This includes accurately entering and uploading purchase transactions into Inspire’s accounting software, creating purchase orders when required, and preparing payment runs in line with our financial policies and regulations. You will set up and maintain supplier records and coordinate the purchase card process, including monthly reporting, correct VAT treatment, and regular liaison with budget holders. You will also prepare and issue sales invoices, generate income uploads, and ensure all finance documentation is kept organised and up to date. You will provide timely, professional responses to transactional finance queries from colleagues and external stakeholders. In addition, you will support the finance team with general administrative tasks, which may occasionally extend to wider Inspire activities such as minute‑taking at HR hearings.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a motivated and capable individual with previous experience working within a finance function and the ability to confidently manage day‑to‑day financial processes. You will bring strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, and you will be an effective communicator with clear and professional written and verbal skills.

You will have excellent organisational abilities, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Achara at achara.pongpaibul@inspireculture.org.uk

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

Work Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 1 day per week in our HQ office in NG8

Interview Date: 26th February 2026

Closing Date: 20th February 2026