At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the creative landscape and influence local funding decisions.
- Company: Join a passionate team at the Arts Council, shaping culture in the South East.
- Benefits: Reimbursed travel expenses and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Ideal for under 30s, especially those with backgrounds in music, literature, or digital arts.
- Why this job: Be a voice for creativity and diversity in the arts community.
- Qualifications: A passion for arts, culture, and commitment to equality.
Role Overview
Role Type: Voluntary, four‑year position. Salary: Voluntary. Travel and business expenses reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. Closing date: 17:00 Monday 22 June 2026.
About the South East Area Council
We support the creative and cultural landscape of the East of England and South East regions and help the Arts Council make local funding decisions and represent regional interests.
What We’re Looking For
- A belief in the value of creativity and culture in society.
- The ability to champion diversity and equality in the arts, culture and creativity, ensuring that the organisations and individuals we support reflect these principles.
- A commitment to achieving the objectives of the new Strategic Framework: Objective 1 Excellence, Objective 2 For everybody, Objective 3 Everywhere.
- Fresh perspectives; preference for candidates under 30.
- Preference for disabled candidates or those with experience in disability arts.
- Preference for candidates with a background in music, children and young people, literature, digital arts, dance or libraries.
Application Process
To apply, submit a CV, covering letter and completed equal opportunities form to reuben.micu@artscouncil.org.uk no later than 17:00 Monday 22 June 2026. Interview: In person in London, 14 July 2026. We’ll offer a special interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
South East Area Council Member employer: Arts Council England
As a member of the South East Area Council, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the creative and cultural landscape of the East of England and South East regions. This voluntary role offers a unique opportunity to influence local funding decisions while championing diversity and equality in the arts. With a commitment to personal growth and community impact, this position provides a platform for fresh perspectives, particularly welcoming candidates under 30 and those with experience in disability arts.
