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A one year, full time post based in Swindon for someone with experience of office administration and experience or interest in culture (e.g. arts, heritage). The successful applicant will be self-motivated and have strong organisational and communications skills.

Salary c.£15,500

Job description

You tell us:
We would like to invite applicants to tell us their skills and knowledge. The final role may take into account specific experience if appropriate and Swindon Cultural Partnership may be prepared to offer training in some areas to the right candidate.

About the job:
Subject to applicant’s experience, the Assistant Administrator in this small organisation with big aspirations will perform a variety of functions ranging from online research, mailings, and office duties, to helping with marketing/development of cultural projects. Required to work 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Some flexibility with times worked may be negotiable.

Regular work activities might include:
  • provide support to the Director;
  • arranging meetings and diary dates;
  • provide business information/reports;
  • helping with the planning and organising of cultural activities;
  • liaising with partners, dealing with enquiries etc.;
  • creating and carrying out mailings (by email or post);
  • populating databases (Excel);
  • researching information on cultural activities;
  • administrative and office management duties (e.g. efficient filing);
  • assisting with marketing of the organisation.

Occasional tasks might include assisting with:

  • programming;
  • development of new events/initiatives;
  • updating of website;
  • organisation of conferences/seminars;
  • meeting with arts professionals and other key stakeholders;
  • other duties reasonably requested by the Directors.

About the person:
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, friendly and confident who has experience or interest in any area of arts/heritage/culture. The person will need Microsoft skills in Word and Excel and excellent organisational skills.

Please send CV and covering letter to:
Email: info@swindonculture.org
Swindon Cultural Partnership, 1 John Street, Swindon SN1 1RT

CLOSING DATE FOR ENQUIRIES: 29th October 2008