Project Coordinator (Events) (ARTC131)

Arts Council England; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension scheme

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Arts Council England in the UK is seeking a Project Co-ordinator, Events to help plan, organise and deliver online webinars, workshops, podcasts and in-person events for the Digital Culture Network. You will work as part of a dynamic team with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

The role supports hybrid and flexible working across multiple UK locations, including Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge or Newcastle, with regular on-site days.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering online and in-person events.
• Proactive self-starter with eye for detail and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting the arts and cultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver online webinars, workshops, podcasts and in-person events.
• Manage Arts Council England presence at key sector events and conferences.

Skills

Event management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Proactive

Job description

Contract: Permanent, 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: £33,643 per annum Grade D plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge or Newcastle ( The role will be based in any of the locations listed; 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)

Introduction:

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Culture Network as our Project Co-ordinator, Events. The Digital Culture Network offers free digital skills advice and training to the creative and cultural sector in England, and our events schedule is a key part of our programme of support.

You will be part of a dynamic team and use your event management skills to plan, organise and deliver our online webinars, workshops, podcast and in-person events. You will also have the opportunity to manage our presence at key sector events and conferences.

The ideal candidate will have experience delivering both online and in-person events. You will be a proactive self-starter with an eye for detail and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will enjoy working collaboratively and be passionate about supporting the arts and cultural sector to thrive.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail]

Job ref: ARTC131

Interviews: (virtual) 08 October 2026