Network Coordinator

Network Coordinator

Devon Artist Network Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
South West

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for an organised, approachable and self-motivated Network Coordinator to support our growing community across Devon.

Job Description

Devon Artist Network (DAN) is a non-profit organisation, connecting more than 550 artists across the county through exhibitions and professional support. Its flagship annual event, Devon Open Studios, invites the public to visit members' workspaces to engage with artists and purchase art works. This freelance role, reporting to the Chair of the Network, supports its effective day-to-day running and acts as a key point of contact between members, the Board and other freelance support staff.

Contract Length: ongoing, subject to a two-month notice period.
Location: home-based, with occasional travel to meetings, events and other locations across Devon.
Hours: part time and flexible, approx. 4 days per month.
Fee: £8k per annum (to be invoiced monthly)

Job Requirements

Coordinating projects, networks or programmes and managing daytoday organisational activity.
Working confidently and professionally with a wide range of people, responding to enquiries in a helpful and approachable manner.
Managing administrative systems, maintaining accurate records and following work through to completion.
Producing clear written communications such as newsletters, member updates and web content.
Confident use of digital tools: email, spreadsheets, online forms, shared documents and basic website/content management systems.
Handling sensitive or difficult conversations constructively, with good judgement about when issues should be escalated.
Organising and prioritising a varied workload, managing competing demands within limited contracted hours and working independently from home.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding confidentiality, GDPR and appropriate handling of personal data.

Job Responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact for current and potential DAN members, responding to general enquiries and providing information about membership, opportunities and Network activity.
Maintain accurate membership information and ensure relevant records and systems are kept up to date.
Encourage connections and communication between members, supporting networking events and the development of local and county-wide artist networks.
Represent DAN professionally and positively in communications with members, partners and the wider arts community.
Support membership recruitment and retention through regular communications including the DAN monthly newsletter, promoting relevant opportunities, events and activities.
Maintain and administer DAN's website and other digital platforms, working with relevant technical support where required.
Liaise with designers, PR, marketing and other freelancers commissioned by DAN

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Network Coordinator
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    South West

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