Cultural Administrator

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  • Job Title: Cultural Administrator
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

  • Location:
    South West

Job Description

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and
may be reviewed as required; other responsibilities may be added depending on experience and need.
Work closely with the Chair, Curator and Producer at Contains Art, the General Manager,
Finance Manager, and Office Manager at East Quay and alongside the wider Onion Collective
team to support the smooth administration of the organisation and programme of work.
Provide secretariat support to the Trustees of Contains Art and to the Learn + Reflect Panel
including communications and record-keeping.
Maintain reporting spreadsheets and Illuminate (online reporting) functions with respect to Arts
Council and other funders.
Implement and maintain systems for monitoring outcomes and surveying audiences in line with
Arts Council requirements.
Develop and undertake research, monitoring, social impact and evaluation processes in support
of the cultural programme, exhibitions and events at East Quay.
Supporting the Curator/Producer with cultural research, inventories, installation, archiving and
administration of exhibitions.
Support the administrative needs of the organisation, for example, purchasing, policy
amendments and compliance.
Support with social media, listings, marketing and communications for the programme.
Support the organisation and delivery of events and exhibitions at East Quay.
Invigilating galleries as required and supporting volunteer coordination.
Facilitate positive and effective communication with the whole team including Front of House,
the Kitchen team and the wider East Quay team, attending staff meetings as required.
Ensure standards of health and safety, complying with risk assessments, maintaining
compliance with all relevant legislation and standards including Safeguarding, Health and
Safety, First Aid, COSHH, safe working practices and fire safety.

Job description continued in Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Contribute to wider events planning, marketing and delivery.
Other duties as may be required by the Chair, Curator, the General Manager, Finance Manager
and other Onion Collective Directors.
Complying with Contains Art policies and procedures and supporting the team to do the same.

Job Responsibilities

Person specification
Professional experience in administration, preferably in an arts organisation.
Preferably University degree in a relevant subject with understanding of research methods.
Knowledge, interest in and understanding of the arts, culture and arts engagement.
Aptitude and knowledge in evaluation methods and techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Good IT skills, including good knowledge of Excel, Google sheets, docs and slides.
Great time management and organisational skills.
Reliable, patient and flexible, keen to learn and develop with excellent attention to detail.
Financial competence and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Please send a CV including two referees and a letter of application (maximum 2 sides) detailing:
• Your suitability for the position
• Relevant experience
• Why you want to work at East Quay.
Please apply to [email protected] by 5pm on Monday 9th November 2026.
Interviews will take place on Monday 16th November 2026 and the appointed postholder will
preferably commence duties before the end of the year.

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