Operations Coordinator - Freelance
Ashburton Arts Limited Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
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Job Summary
Job Description
The contractor will be engaged to deliver the following outcomes. How and when the work is carried out is at the contractor's discretion, providing tasks are completed to an agreed standard and schedule.
Building & Operations
- Maintain and oversee the building maintenance programme, ensuring the venue is safe, clean, and fit for use
- Manage the cleaning schedule and ensure appropriate standards are maintained
- Ensure the Arts Centre meets current legislative requirements including health and safety, insurance, licensing, and safeguarding
- Maintain and update operational policies and procedures in line with trustee directives
Volunteers
- Coordinate volunteer activities including recruitment, induction, rotas, and training
Ticketing, Systems & Space Hire
- Support the maintenance of the ticketing platform and space hire calendar, ensuring bookings are accurately listed and up to date
- Support bar EPOS operation and administer ticket sales income, liaising with the Finance Director on financial reconciliation of cash ticket sales
Events & Programme
- Work alongside the Arts Director to support delivery of the events programme, including:
- coordinating bookings and the events calendar
- supporting publicity and marketing activity
- developing community and business partnerships
- fielding enquiries from performers and creatives
Communications
- Act as a point of contact for general public enquiries
- Provide regular progress updates to the board of trustees
Job Requirements
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Job Responsibilities
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Operations Coordinator - Freelance
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Operations Coordinator - Freelance
Job: Operations Coordinator - Freelance
Organisation: Ashburton Arts Limited
Postcode: TQ13 7DT
How to Apply
To express interest, please send a brief outline of your relevant experience and why this engagement appeals to you, along with your CV, to:
[email protected]
We are hoping to make the appointment at an early opportunity.
Please apply before 5pm, 31st August 2026.
Interviews scheduled for week commencing 7th Sept 2026.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Ashburton Arts Limited
Ashburton Arts Centre is a community-owned and run venue located in the heart of Ashburton, Devon. It is a vibrant, well-regarded hub for arts and community life in South Dartmoor area, hosting a diverse programme. It occupies a converted heritage building — the town’s old Methodist Church which community purchased in 2017 and which opened as an arts centre in 2018. The venue is widely praised for its atmosphere and acoustics. “..One of the best small live music venues in the UK", The Guardian.