Arts Council England
Assistant (MN14)
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Assistant (MN14)
Contract: Fixed term until 30 September 2027, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)
Salary: £28,662 per annum Grade E plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Nottingham (The role will be based in Nottingham; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an Assistant to join the Midlands Area Team, based in our Nottingham office and working as part of the Midlands Operations Team.
Responsibilities
As Assistant you will support the Midlands Area Team with a range of duties, including:
- Arranging internal and external meetings
- Support for our internal grant making processes
- Coordinating admin support for strategic programmes and place-based development
- General administrative support including the maintenance of efficient admin processes
Within our busy team you will work closely with other Assistants and the Officer, Operations, and on a day-to-day basis will be responsible for managing your own workload. You’ll also work with colleagues across the Midlands Area Team to help deliver a wide range of priorities for the cultural sector.
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Requirements
We are looking to recruit an organised individual who is enthusiastic, proactive, can prioritise effectively, and is willing to step in and help where required. It is expected that the successful candidate will have experience in a similar role.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.
If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here.
We participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they’re applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance.
About Us
Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.
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Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.
We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.
Application Details
Job Description: Click here to view the job description
Recruitment Pack: Click here to view the recruitment pack
Job ref: MN14
Closing date: 09:00am, Tuesday 25 August 2026
Interviews: (In person at the Nottingham Office) Thursday 10 September 2026
Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.
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