Project Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Arts Outburst


Job Summary

Join us in building creative communities together. Arts Outburst is looking for an ambitious, creative and highly organised Project Manager to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who believes in the power of arts and culture to transform lives, strengthen communities

Job Description

We are looking for someone who:

Has significant project management experience within the arts, culture or community sectors
Is a practising artist, creative practitioner or producer with a passion for participation and engagement
Can manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver them to a high standard
Has experience working with communities, artists, volunteers and partner organisations
Is confident managing budgets, evaluation and reporting
Has excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Shares our commitment to inclusion, creativity and collaboration

In return, you’ll join a friendly, passionate and ambitious organisation that places people and creativity at the heart of everything we do.

This role offers the opportunity to:

Lead innovative and meaningful creative projects
Work alongside talented artists and creative practitioners
Develop new partnerships across Thurrock and beyond
Influence the future direction of a growing Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation
Make a genuine difference to people’s lives through arts and culture

If you’re passionate about creativity, community and making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.

Arts Outburst is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Building Creative Communities Together

Job Requirements

We are looking for an experienced and passionate arts professional with at least four years’ project management experience and a proven track record of delivering high-quality creative or community-based programmes. You will be a confident organiser, communicator and relationship builder who can manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail. Experience of working with artists, freelancers, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations is essential, alongside strong budget management, monitoring and evaluation skills. Applicants should have experience of participatory arts practice and a commitment to inclusion, accessibility and community engagement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small, ambitious team are required. Knowledge of South Essex, marketing and PR experience, multi-artform project delivery and a driving licence would be advantag

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Project Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Project Manager

Job: Project Manager

Organisation: Arts Outburst

Postcode: RM17 5DX

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