Project Coordinator, Hand Engraving Futures

Arts Council England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,491,000 - 28,654,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

The Hand Engravers Association is seeking an experienced arts Project Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a new grant-funded programme, Hand Engraving Futures. Working closely with the HEA Director and Administration Manager, you will ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with project objectives.

The role is a fixed term freelance contract (mid Oct 2026–end Sep 2027), ~1.5–2 days per week, £25/hour, hybrid/remote with occasional UK travel.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating projects in arts, heritage, education or charitable sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of the Hand Engraving Futures programme.
• Coordinate people and manage project timelines.
• Organise events and liaise with freelance specialists and partners.
• Support marketing activities and maintain project records for monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication

Prioritisation

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Job Summary

The Hand Engravers Association are seeking an experience arts Project Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day delivery a new grant-funded programme, Hand Engraving Futures.

Job Description

Working closely with the HEA Director, Administration Manager and volunteer committee, the Project Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the grant-funded programme, ensuring activities are delivered on time, within budget and in line with the project's objectives.
The role will involve coordinating people, managing project timelines, organising events, liaising with freelance specialists and partners, supporting marketing activity and maintaining accurate project records for monitoring and evaluation.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding and developing one of Britain's traditional craft skills.

Fixed Term Freelance Contract
Duration: mid October 2026 - end September 2027
Hours: Approximately 1.5-2 days per week (flexible)
Fee: £25 per hour
Location: Hybrid/Remote with occasional travel within the UK

Job Requirements

Person Specification
Essential - Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Experience coordinating projects in the arts, heritage, education or charitable sectors. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.

Desirable- Knowledge of craft, heritage or jewellery sectors. Experience managing grant-funded projects. Experience organising events. Experience working with volunteers. Familiarity with digital learning platforms. Experience collecting monitoring and evaluation data.
Personal Qualities - We are looking for someone who is:
Highly organised, Positive and proactive, Collaborative, Adaptable, Calm under pressure, and most importantly, Passionate about supporting traditional craft skills.

• Job Title: Project Coordinator, Hand Engraving Futures

Applications will be reviewed following the Deadline: Friday 9th October, 12pm.

Interviews will be held online the week commencing October 12th with an expected immediate start.