You will be responsible for supporting the organisation's artistic activities working with the Artistic Director to ensure the delivery of the Auxiliary and Middlesbrough Art Week's programme. We are looking for someone passionate about The Auxiliary's artist-centred values, with experience of working within art organisations, including freelancer experience. A knowledge of current artistic practices and ecologies both regionally, and nationally is central to the role. As an artist-led organisation, we support learning and development within the team and understand this knowledge can grow inside the role. You will oversee and maintain projects through, artist liaison, budgeting, logistics, audience engagement, reporting and evaluation. The role is suited to someone reliable, organised and creative, who works well both independently and as part of a team. You will have a unique understanding of working with, and supporting artists and audiences, and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You'll be a strategic thinker and problem solver and someone willing to get stuck in with all that comes with supporting an artist-led organisation. - Demonstrable experience of delivering complex and/or multiple events. - Experience of creating systems and processes to support project work and event management - Experience of managing and monitoring budgets - Strong communication and influence skills. - Good interpersonal and team-working skills - Good attention to detail, combined with first-class organisation and time management skills - Ability to remain flexible and proactive under pressure, demonstrating persistence, reliability and resilience. - Holding a current UK driving license and own transport is a prerequisite for this position, occasional driving will be required (mileage expenses are reimbursed). - Weekend and evening work will be required as appropriate to our event schedule. The role provides Time off in lieu (TOIL) for any additional days worked. Desirable: - At least five years' experience working within an arts organisation or events management role The Programme Manager is responsible for overseeing the organisation and delivery of assigned projects, including administration, scheduling, budget and cash flow management, and artistic logistics such as booking travel and spaces. They coordinate with the marketing team to gather and analyse audience data, produce evaluations, and ensure findings are shared with external stakeholders and funders in collaboration with the Executive Director. They support reflective learning across the team, manage freelance staff, and build relationships with regional and national partners, including universities, studios, and arts organisations. Additionally, the role includes artist liaison duties and shared responsibilities for acting as a public point of contact and supporting Front of House operations to engage with visitors and audiences. To apply for this role, please send one-single PDF by the deadline which includes your CV,Job Summary
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