Creative Engagement Administrator; Assemble

Department:
Creative Engagement

Reports to:

Youth Development Producer

Location:

Exeter Northcott (University of Exeter & Barnfield Theatre)

Contract:

Part-time (1 day/week, flexible), fixed-term 3 years

Salary: £12.21/hour (£24,762 FTE)

This role supports the delivery of Assemble, a national youth arts programme. You will help d/Deaf, Disabled, Learning Disabled and Neurodiverse young people access creative opportunities and pathways into the arts Exeter Northcott becomes the South-West partner for National Youth Theatre’s Assemble – Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Exeter Northcott is a charity presenting theatre and year-round creative programmes for communities across Exeter and Devon.

We welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds and guarantee interviews for d/Deaf or disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.

• Support delivery and administration of the Assemble programme.
• Assist with research, development and co-curation of activities.
• Support recruitment and management of freelance creative staff.
• Help coordinate Assemble Assistants and volunteers.
• Schedule training and reflection sessions.
• Collect feedback and evaluation data.
• Support reporting for funders and partners.
• Assist with inclusive practice and access support across the network.

• Flexible working pattern across Mon–Thu.
• Clear written instructions for tasks.
• Regular check-ins and access to quiet working spaces.

• Assistive software, flexible scheduling, adjusted workload, and other reasonable adjustments available.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to ask questions.

• Administration and organisational skills.
• IT and digital media skills.
• Experience working with disabled or neurodiverse young people (or lived experience).

• Lived experience of disability or neurodivergence.
• Knowledge of arts/creative sector pathways.
• Experience in schools, FE, or youth programmes.

Submit written/audio/video responses to three questions and upload a CV via our website.