Hand Of is an arts education charity dedicated to enriching the education of disadvantaged children and young people. You'll work together with our office team to support day-to-day operations and planning, assisting across all the areas of Hand Of's operation. This includes: - Helping to run the day to day sessions delivered as part of our Alternative Provision work: The Number Nine Project. This involves keeping classrooms stocked and tidy, managing calendar, attendance and monitoring records, and being a friendly face for our students and mentors. This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the role will involve constant communication and team work together with the Artistic and Executive Directors, as well as other freelance staff working with Hand Of. Flexibility and a good work ethic are key to the role. Overview Job Title: Production Assistant - The most important requirement is to be keen to learn, and care about the work our charity does. - Helping to run the day to day sessions delivered as part of our Alternative Provision work: The Number Nine Project. This involves keeping classrooms stocked and tidy, managing calendar, attendance and monitoring records, and being a friendly face for our students and mentors. This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the role will involve constant communication and team work together with the Artistic and Executive Directors, as well as other freelance staff working with Hand Of. 1. Please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]Job Summary
Job Description
- Helping to produce our live performance work, which will involve working with artists from a range of different artistic practices to develop and deliver performances and workshops, in theatres, cultural venues and schools.
- Maintaining Hand Of's stock of instruments, art supplies, and learning equipment.
- Contributing to social media output.
- Helping to maintain the smooth operating of the building - both the charitable learning spaces, and the commercial hire spaces.
Salary: £24,192
Hours: 09:30 - 16:30, 4 days per week (Hand Of's FTE) Contract: Permanent, with 6 months probation period Location: NE1 3JE, Newcastle upon TyneJob Requirements
- Previous experience of education/arts sectors is not necessary - but you must be enthusiastic about working with children and young people in a cultural setting.
- You must have a strong work ethic and enjoy working hard - we are a small team and there is a lot to do.
- You must be comfortable working in a team and happy to problem solve with others. Job Responsibilities
- Helping to produce our live performance work, which will involve working with artists from a range of different artistic practices to develop and deliver performances and workshops, in theatres, cultural venues and schools.
- Maintaining Hand Of's stock of instruments, art supplies, and learning equipment.
- Contributing to social media output.
- Helping to maintain the smooth operating of the building - both the charitable learning spaces, and the commercial hire spaces.Useful Links
How to Apply
2. Application closing date: 17:00, 30/11/2026
3. Interviews to take place in person in the week commencing 07/12/2026
4. A decision will be made and communicated by 18/12/2026
5. Role start date: 04/01/2027