Project Assistant
2Funky Arts Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 "> published -
Job Description
We would like to recruit an enthusiastic and hard-working Project Assistant to work 8 hours a week, assisting us with our projects, events, workshops and more.
Job Requirements
Essential
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Maths, grade C/4.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in MS Office packages.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise your workload, work flexibly, keep to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with a wide range of people.
Knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and training.
Permission to work in the UK.
A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Desirable
At least 1 year of experience assisting as part of projects, preferably within arts or community activities.
Experience of assisting in events management, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
Experience in administering financial records.
Educated to at least A Level standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
A passion for arts and heritage
Job Responsibilities
Assist with communications with artists, venues, partners, freelancers and suppliers
Send information, collect required documents and follow up on outstanding responses
Gather artist information, technical specifications and other requirements
Help arrange travel, refreshments and hospitality for artists and participants
Assist artists during projects, ensuring appropriate supervision of participants
Gather quotes for venue hire, equipment and contractors
Assist with event planning and production schedules
Coordinate venue details, equipment, access, staffing and logistics
Support event-day operations to ensure plans are delivered effectively
Liaise with production and technical teams
Assist with the running of Radio2Funky
Collect all promotional materials
Help prepare information for flyers, and social media channels
Monitor promotional activity and report updates to the Project Manager
Conduct vox pops and interviews with audience members & participants
Job Overview
- Job Title: Project Assistant
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Events
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
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Location:
East Midlands
How to Apply
Please email our Director Vijay Mistry so he can send you the recruitment pack for this job, with more info and details on how to apply.
Deadline to apply: 5pm, Monday 23rd November 2026.
- Contact name: Vijay Mistry
- Contact email: [email protected]
About 2Funky Arts
Established in 2007, 2Funky Arts (2FA) is a social enterprise, dedicated to advancing and celebrating arts and music of black origin. Our projects work instinctively to stir emotion, provoke debate, nurture collaborations, and push boundaries across sub-genres.