Job Summary
Permanent Sunday and flexible cover PA role, blend of care and artist support.
Job Description
Contract type: Permanent Sunday and flexible cover PA role.
Hours: Sunday (7 hour days) - with additional cover hours available. Normal hours are 10-17:00 but can be flexible.
Location: in-person, Ealing, London
Deadline: 31/10/2026
This role is varied, creative and care-based. Sundays are generally relaxed, and Niall is looking for someone with a reliable, warm attitude to support him in leisure activities (gaming, going to the cinema, hanging out etc), basic care/personal care, cooking/cleaning, and general support.
A little more about Niall Cullen:
Niall is a 49 year old man who has a rare neurological disease called Moya Moya syndrome and is registered blind. He has gained a degree in Modern Theatre, spent a year training with Candoco Dance Company and now runs his own theatre company which has received Arts Council England Funding in the past. His interests include dance, history, politics, technology and music. He also enjoys trips to theme-parks, museums and art galleries.
This is a varied role which will require a degree of flexibility but can prove extremely rewarding for the right candidate.
Job Requirements
The role would suit someone looking to gain experience in arts management or applied theatre but who would also be willing to help with Niall's personal care. The ideal candidate would be friendly, patient and understanding of Niall's needs. They should be from a creative background and possess a strong level of written English.
Essential Attributes
- Good level of English
- Understanding and Patient
- Computer literate
- A caring manner
- Possess a valid DBS check or willing to get one
Desirable Attributes
- Interest in dance/drama/art/model railways/history
- Interest in disability arts
- Bachelors Degree in an arts related discipline
- Experience of fundraising
Job Responsibilities
Purpose of Role: To help Artistic Director, Niall Cullen, with his day to day life and running of his performance company 'PrefaceMorn'. Duties including a mix of personal care and artistic support, for example:
- To help Niall organise his diary and day to day life
- To help Niall to keep his house tidy
- To help with preparing simple meals
- To help Niall with his morning routine
- Assisting Niall with the shower.
- Assisting with writing funding applications
- Discussing creative ideas with Niall, drawing, designing sets and costumes
- General company administration, dictating emails.
- Helping Niall to run rehearsals and workshops when relevant
- Keeping Niall safe whilst travelling around and outside London
- To organise outings with Niall
- And to generally support Niall to have good quality of life
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Prefacemorn employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
