Project Assistant

Are you well-organised, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills? Can you think creatively, and work independently and proactively? Are you excited by the prospect of working for an arts organisation that advocates for social change and creates a space for conversations about queer and Asian identities?

Queer East is seeking a passionate, motivated Project Assistant who will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of the organisation's projects, including its annual festival, touring programme, and other initiatives.

Focusing on administration and operations, the Project Assistant's key duties will involve liaising with a range of stakeholders, partners, and colleagues to ensure that Queer East's events are smoothly delivered and executed to a high standard.

You will also gain opportunities to develop creative skills related to the running of arts festivals, in marketing, curation, programming, and community outreach.

If you have previous administrative experience, enjoy taking responsibility for project delivery, and share our passion for Queer East's objectives, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Contract: Part-time (three days a week)
• Length: Fixed term of one year from August 2025 to July 2026
• Hours: 21 working hours, excluding lunch breaks, across three working days per week
• Annual leave: 28 days, pro rata (0.6 FTE)

• Interview period: Mid-July 2025
• Start date: August 2025; date to be mutually agreed

To download the full job description and instructions on how to apply, visit Queer East's website .

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply for this job.

The closing date for this position is 22/06/2025 at 23:59