Job Summary
artsdepot is looking for an organised, creative and proactive producer/manager for 2.5 days per week on a fixed term basis to steer, coordinate and deliver all aspects of our education programme.
Job Description
Artsdepot seeks an organised and proactive professional with experience in learning work in a cultural setting to manage the delivery of our cultural education programmes. It is a creative and varied role, offering collaboration with artists, schools, education partners, and people of all ages and backgrounds.
Current and upcoming projects include coordinating artistic residencies in SEN schools and pupil referral units, overseeing artsdepot’s annual SEN targeted work experience project and recruitment of the next cohort, coordinating and promoting "one click creative workshops" for Barnet schools, facilitating our annual Summer Work Experience Week for 15 secondary pupils, overseeing final‑term creative SPARK workshops for Barnet home educators, and tour‑producing the 2026 Autumn "Touring into Schools" programme.
Over the next few months, we will conduct an in‑depth evaluation across all programmes with our partners and key stakeholders. This role will support a freelance evaluator by coordinating data collection, liaising with partners and participants, and ensuring evaluation activity is integrated into project delivery.
We are a small, forward‑thinking, and agile team seeking someone dedicated to making high‑quality arts experiences accessible to all, with open‑mindedness, hard work, and the knowledge and aptitude to execute the job.
Job Requirements
* Demonstrable experience in event / project / workshop management and delivery in the arts or a similar environment, specifically schools, youth and education settings.
* Commitment to developing excellent opportunities for engaging young people in arts and cultural learning programmes.
* Knowledge and understanding of key issues, policies and current research in cultural education, arts and health, and access to culture.
* Proven experience in people and freelancer management.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills; fully computer literate and numerate.
* Confidence, communication and social skills necessary to deal with a range of clients and represent artsdepot.
* Understanding of inclusive and accessible practice.
Job Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee the continued delivery of artsdepot’s cultural education projects, workshops and activities across Barnet borough and with relevant partners and stakeholders.
* Lead on the management of Barnet and Culture for Youth (Barnet’s Cultural Education Partnership).
* Effectively manage the administration of artsdepot’s education projects including scheduling, contracting and monitoring budgets.
* Recruit and oversee the work of suitable personnel (administrative staff, artists, workshop leaders, etc.) to deliver projects and programmes.
* Support residency artists by facilitating any education engagement opportunities as appropriate.
* Promote participation activities and opportunities to relevant networks and education settings with support from the Marketing department.
* Develop and implement strategies to recruit participants for all engagement activities.
Contact Alex Williams at participation@artsdepot.co.uk for more support with access requirements or to have an informal chat about the role.
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