Programme Assistant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Museum of the Home is seeking a freelance to assist the Museum of The Home’s funded Windrush Programme, “Honouring Our Elders” with administration, and delivery of creative programmes that include a day festival, a panel discussion and a day of oral histories workshop.

This role is likely to involve lots of varied working patterns and will need a degree of flexibility to work with communities at times and pace that best suits their engagement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Provide Administrative and Production support to the “Honouring Our Elders” Windrush Project Manager.
• Assist with the project delivery of the “Honouring Our Elders” Windrush Programme; 22 June, 26 July and 13th August 2025.
• Support with marketing outreach, working with the project partners and the Museum of the Home’s Communications Team to promote the events.
• Provide photography and documentation support on the days of programme delivery.
• Manage general enquiries and the Windrush Programme Website, acting as the first point of contact for details relating to the “Honouring Our Elders” Windrush Programme.
• Draft and finalise feedback and evaluation processes as in line with the funding expectations.
• Ensure evaluation is completed as part of each activity and final Programme outcome.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable administrative or production experience (within a creative field).
• Excellent communication both written and verbal, alongside good numeracy skills.
• Excellent digital and website management skills.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail and time management.
• Able to work independently and prioritise task.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems creatively.
• Ability to multitask, inspire and encourage/direct artists and other creatives alike to engage with the museum and deliver agreed project proposals.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and crowd management.
• Be available on the specific days of delivery as well as dedicated two days in the week, during the 2-week placement of the role. Wednesdays and Thursdays 7 days of which will be covered in June.
• This role will require a DBS clearance.

Interview date: 28th May 2025

Start date: 4th June 2025

Working hours: 14 days in total, working mainly Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-5, starting 4^th of June, with the majority of the 14 days covered in June.

The delivery dates of the projects/programme i.e. 22^nd June, 26^th July and 13th August are accounted in the 14 days.

All freelance facilitators are liable to make tax and NI payments independently to HMRC.