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We are hiring: Programme Assistant (Flatland & Talent Accelerator)

  • 25 hours per week
  • £12.21 per hour
  • 6 month fixed term contract  

Deadline: 17th August 2025, 11:45pm

Funded by: Artswork Breakthrough Programme 2025/26
This opportunity is for 18-25 year olds.
 

This is a unique role for someone looking to build hands-on experience in cultural programming, youth engagement, artist support, and operational gallery management. As Programme Assistant, you will be a proactive and essential member of Flatland’s small team, supporting both our internal activities and our role as a key delivery partner for Talent Accelerator (info below).

You will gain broad skills across public programming, communications, event delivery, project research, artist development, gallery operations, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Accelerator (Wed – Thurs):
  • Support Talent Accelerator’s team, working closely with partners at De La Warr Pavilion and other regional collaborators.
  • Assist in the coordination of work experience, workshops, mentoring sessions, and engagement activities for 14 – 25-year-olds.
  • Support communications and relationship building with young people, schools, and creative industry partners.
  • Conduct research on regional creative opportunities and help map career pathways for young people in the local area.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for Talent Accelerator’s regional activity and reporting processes.

Flatland Projects (Fri – Sat):
  • Support the planning, production, and installation of exhibitions and public programmes.
  • Work closely with Flatland’s Director and Artist Development Lead to deliver artist residencies, civic programming, and community-facing activity.
  • Assist with day-to-day administration, including meeting support, budget tracking, and coordination of Flatland’s programme schedule.
  • Contribute to the running of the Bexhill Cultural Network, liaising with local stakeholders and helping organise network meetings and events.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the gallery and shared spaces, working collaboratively with the Gallery Assistant and studio tenants.
  • Act as a keyholder, welcoming visitors and supporting open hours and events on Saturdays.

How to apply:

  • You will need to download the job description and read it carefully, and review the eligibility criteria below to ensure you are able to apply.

  • You then need to fill out this form to submit your application.

  • All of the job descriptions include an “Employers advice” section and we strongly recommend that you tailor your answers to ensure they cover that advice given for the specific role you are applying for.

  • We strongly suggest that you research travel options for the role before applying to ensure travel is feasible. This role is based in Bexhill-on-Sea working mainly at Flatland Projects, Beeching Road Studios, and the De La Warr Pavilion.

Eligibility criteria:


To be eligible to apply for a Breakthrough traineeship, applicants must:

  • Be aged 18-25 on the 29th September 2025
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Available to start work on the 29th September 2025 and available for the duration of the placement (until 28th March 2026)
  • Have little previous experience of working in an arts, creative or voluntary sector organisation


Downloads:

Job description (July 2025)


Useful links to look at for making your application:

Artswork - Breakthrough Programme

De La Warr Pavilion 

Beeching Road Studios

Coastal Catalyst

To apply: 
Click here to go to the application form via Artswork’s website.

Note: You must ensure to select the correct job that you would like to apply for via the above application form.

Access:
If you have any specific access requirements, please do not hesitate to contact:

flatlandprojects@beechingroadstudios.co.uk 
Visitors outside of Flatland Projects during the launch of the Summer Programme (May 2025) Photo taken by Phoebe Wingrove.
                                                   
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