Creative Programme Coordinator

Job Summary

Project Art Works, a supported studio in Hastings, is recruiting for a Creative Programme Coordinator. The post will will work closely with the Creative Director, CEO/Artist Director, Creative Programme Manager, Artist Development Lead and the artist team.

Job Description

Project Art Works is a neurodiverse collective of artists and activists. Our programmes evolve through creative practice and radiate out to awareness raising in the cultural and care sectors, promoting more diverse representation in programming and relevancy for audiences.

We disseminate the work of neurodivergent artists and makers through a wide range of projects, exhibitions, co-commissions, films, publications and digital platforms, increasing neurodiverse representation in programming, and deepening understanding and visibility. Project Art Works is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

We wish to appoint a Creative Programme Coordinator to join our dynamic and committed team. The post will will work closely with the Creative Director, CEO/Artist Director, Creative Programme Manager, Artist Development Lead and the artist team.
The role is to assist the Creative Programme Manager, Artist Development Lead and artist team on delivery of our established and emerging supported studio programmes for adults, young people and children.

The principal place of work for this post is the office of Project Art Works at Trinity Hall, Braybrooke Terrace, Hastings. The Creative Programme Coordinator may also be required to travel to other locations.

Job Requirements

You must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the Project Art Works' ethos and programme. You will be an excellent team player and able to work under pressure in a busy office. You will have:
Experience working with data and drawing out patterns
empathy, patience and an open mind
a calm and methodical approach to your work
an understanding of the social model of disability
an organised, thorough and proactive approach to your work
good writing skills and able to write clearly for different audiences and media formats
competency across office IT programmes
Desirable
experience creating accessible information or communicating with people with a variety of needs
experience working with people with complex needs (people with learning disabilities, behaviour that challenges systems)
lived experience or an understanding of health and social care relating to supporting disabled people
experience in visual arts creative practice
experienced user of Macs

Job Responsibilities

Duties include:
Assisting, with the potential to lead, on the administration and orgainsation of Art Breaks, the children and young people's programme, including timetabling, communicating with families and carers, providing accessible information to participants, providing information to the team, collating data, collecting and reviewing evaluation.

Supporting the administration of the young people's and adults' programmes, including creating and updating registers, collating data and developing accessible information.
Scheduling planning and training days for freelance artist teams
Track and respond, with the support of the team, to enquiries
Identify and implement systems to improve and streamline processes
Assist with the introduction of supported volunteering and the administration of volunteer recruitment, induction and coordination across the organisation.
Support applications to open calls and other public-facing artist opportunities
Support scheduling of visi

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Job Overview

Job Title: Creative Programme Coordinator
Salary: £20k-£25k (pro-rata)
Hours: Part time
Artform: Charity
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Fri, 29 May 2026
Location:

South East

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Job: Creative Programme Coordinator

Organisation: Project Art Works

Postcode: TN34 1TD

How to Apply

Please send your application to [email protected] with ‘Creative Programme Coordinator Application’ in the subject by 13.00 on 29th May 2026.

The role is subject to an enhanced DBS, professional references and we follow Safer Recruitment procedures so require applicants to complete the below form.

You need to include:
• A written application with examples how you meet the personal specification/experience that are relevant and demonstrate your ability to fulfil the job description
• Your CV
• If you prefer to submit a video or audio recording or up to 5 mins in length, please email s link to this to [email protected]

Contact name: Helen Charlton
Contact email: [email protected]

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About Project Art Works

Project Art Works collaborates with people with complex support needs, families and circles of support. Our practice intersects art and care, responding to neurodivergence, its gifts and impacts. Challenging paradigms of inclusion, it spans direct practical and holistic support, film, events, projects and exhibitions.

Project Art Works is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

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