At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the live arts programme, staff, and venue operations.
- Company: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, fostering creativity in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £21.55 per hour, holiday pay, and pension enrolment.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for creative expression and community impact.
- Why this job: Shape the local arts scene and engage with diverse audiences.
- Qualifications: Relevant arts degree or extensive experience in arts programming and management.
The predicted salary is between 21.55 - 21.55 £ per hour.
Location: Church Street, Warrenpoint BT34 3HN (working across the district)
Pay: £21.55 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 18 hours per week, with some evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Start date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an Arts Officer (Programming) for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. You'll lead the Council's live arts programme, jointly managing the Arts Service, its staff and its venue with the Arts Officer (Education).
What you'll be doing:
- Planning, delivering and reviewing the live arts programme, including local and touring work
- Managing staff, budgets and the arts centre building
- Negotiating contracts with performers and providers
- Designing marketing and audience development for each season
- Bidding for external funding and preparing reports for Council
- Acting as Duty Officer at the arts centre and other venues
What you'll need:
- A relevant arts degree (for example in Media Studies, Marketing, Literature or Drama) plus at least 2 years' experience in all of the following:
- Devising and co-ordinating arts events and programmes
- Managing staff
- Managing budgets
- Marketing events and working with the media
- Or, without a degree, at least 3 years' experience in all of these areas
- Experience of cash handling and keeping records
- Good Microsoft Office skills, including spreadsheets and databases
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays when required
- A full driving licence and access to transport
What's on offer:
- £21.55 per hour, paid weekly
- Holiday pay and pension auto-enrolment
You must be eligible to work in the UK. A Basic Access NI check is required.
Arts Programming Officer in Warrenpoint employer: Hatched Recruitment Group
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