Arts Admin & Events Coordinator

East Quay Watchet; Somerset West and Taunton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

East Quay Watchet, operated by Onion Collective, is seeking a part-time administrator to support Contains Art’s administrative, marketing, events and evaluation functions. The role suits a methodical, organized individual passionate about the arts and community projects.

Hours are 24–32 per week with some evening/weekend work. Salary is £28,500 per year pro rata, with a start date ASAP and a deadline of 9 November 2026. DBS and references are required, with interview on 16 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chair, Curator and Producer at Contains Art, and with the East Quay team to support smooth administration of the organisation and programme.
• Provide secretariat support to the Trustees of Contains Art and to the Learn + Reflect Panel, including communications and record-keeping.
• Maintain reporting spreadsheets and Illuminate (online reporting) for Arts Council and other funders.
• Implement and maintain systems for monitoring outcomes and surveying audiences in line with Arts Council requirements.
• Develop and undertake research, monitoring, social impact and evaluation processes to support the cultural programme, exhibitions and events at East Quay.
• Support the Curator/Producer with cultural research, inventories, installation, archiving and administration of exhibitions.
• Support administrative needs of the organisation, e.g., purchasing, policy amendments and compliance.
• Support social media, listings, marketing and communications for the programme.
• Support the organisation and delivery of events and exhibitions at East Quay.
• Invigilating galleries as required and supporting volunteer coordination.
• Facilitate positive communication with the whole team, attending staff meetings as required.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, risk assessments and safeguarding, First Aid, COSHH, and fire safety.
• Contribute to wider events planning, marketing and delivery.
• Other duties as required by leadership and Onion Collective Directors.
• Complying with Contains Art policies and procedures and supporting the team to do the same.

Job description

East Quay Watchet, operated by Onion Collective, is seeking a part-time administrator to support Contains Art’s administrative, marketing, events and evaluation functions. The role suits a methodical, organized individual passionate about the arts and community projects.

Hours are 24–32 per week with some evening/weekend work. Salary is £28,500 per year pro rata, with a start date ASAP and a deadline of 9 November 2026. DBS and references are required, with interview on 16 November 2026.