Programme Manager

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

The Auxiliary Project Space CIC


Job Summary

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Programme Manager to help deliver The Auxiliary and Middlesbrough Art Week’s artistic programme.

Job Description

You will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s artistic activities working with the Artistic

Director to ensure the delivery of the Auxiliary and Middlesbrough Art Week’s programme. We are looking for someone passionate about The Auxiliary’s artist-centred values, with experience of working within art organisations, including freelancer experience. A knowledge of current artistic practices and ecologies both regionally, and nationally is central to the role. As an artist-led organisation, we support learning and development within the team and understand this knowledge can grow inside the role.

You will oversee and maintain projects through, artist liaison, budgeting, logistics, audience engagement, reporting and evaluation. The role is suited to someone reliable, organised and creative, who works well both independently and as part of a team. You will have a unique understanding of working with, and supporting artists and audiences, and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You’ll be a strategic thinker and problem solver and someone willing to get stuck in with all that comes with supporting an artist-led organisation.

Job Requirements

– Demonstrable experience of delivering complex and/or multiple events.

– Experience of creating systems and processes to support project work and event management

– Experience of managing and monitoring budgets

– Strong communication and influence skills.

– Good interpersonal and team-working skills

– Good attention to detail, combined with first-class organisation and time management skills

– Ability to remain flexible and proactive under pressure, demonstrating persistence, reliability and

resilience.

– Holding a current UK driving license and own transport is a prerequisite for this position,

occasional driving will be required (mileage expenses are reimbursed).

– Weekend and evening work will be required as appropriate to our event schedule. The role

provides Time off in lieu (TOIL) for any additional days worked.

Desirable:

– At least five years’ experience working within an arts organisation or events management role

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Programme Manager
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Jun 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

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