Creative Engagement Administrator; Assemble

We are looking for an experienced administrator. 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.

Job Title: 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) – Grade 1

Holiday: 32 days including statutory holidays per annum pro rata

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

• Tell us about yourself and why you want to work at the Northcott
• Tell us how your professional experience meets the person specification
• Tell us about what professional support you might need if we were to offer you this role

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jacob Blackburn
, Youth Development Producer,

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026, 5pm

Interview week: w/c 16th March 2026

We’ll pay travel expenses for candidates invited to interview.

When we invite candidates to interview, we’ll ask if they have any access needs.

• 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.

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.