Employer Name: Photoworks
Employer Website: Photoworks.org.uk
Employer Main Contact: Juliette Buss, Learning & Engagement Consultant
Employer Email: Juliette@photoworks.org.uk
Start Date: Monday 23rd September
Hours Per Week: 25
Working Hours: 9:30 to 16:45, 4 days a week with 1 hour for lunch (unpaid). Flexible hours possible. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
Hourly Wage: £11.44
Job Title: Learning & Engagement Assistant
Company Overview
Photoworks champions photography for everyone. As a registered arts charity, it has provided opportunities for artists and audiences since 1995, working across the UK and internationally. Though Photoworks does not have a physical venue, its online channels are always open.
The programme offers new experiences and ways to encounter photography through exhibitions, events, publications, artist commissions, residencies, and a digital and learning programme. Photoworks is the only organisation with a national remit for photography in England.
The team works remotely, with a small office in central Brighton, partnering with organisations and venues across the UK. The team comprises eight full-time and part-time staff, supported by freelancers and artist facilitators.
Job Description
Support the Photoworks programme, focusing on Learning & Engagement activities and event management. Assist the Learning team in delivering the award-winning learning and engagement programme. Responsibilities include supporting artist-led workshops, planning and creating content for the youth Instagram Photoworks.Lab, and assisting with event management.
Role Responsibilities:
- Assist the learning team and freelance artist facilitators in planning and delivering creative workshops with young people, both online and in various SE-based locations. Occasional UK travel may be needed.
- Review the youth Instagram and collaborate with the Learning team to devise, create, and post new content.
- Assist in the production and coordination of events, including the ‘weekender’ event of talks and launches in Brighton (24–27 October) and a young people’s exhibition/events in Portsmouth in November.
- Maintain Photoworks workshop kit: managing booking systems, inventories, and ensuring equipment is functional.
The role is mostly home-based, with some travel to Brighton and Portsmouth for workshops and events. Candidates need access to a personal laptop for the duration of this placement.
Skills and Development
Candidates should have or be working towards:
- Confident interpersonal skills, especially with young people
- Strong social media production skills (comfortable with Instagram content creation and sharing)
- Excellent communication skills, including participating in online meetings
- Strong organisational skills and self-management
- Proficiency in IT applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Interest in the creative industry, particularly photography and visual arts
- Interest in youth and community engagement
- Interest in creative photography processes
- Ability to work well within a small, busy team and with various partners
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritize workload to accommodate urgent tasks
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Keen to learn and develop skills
- Ability to think independently and work within a team
- Punctual and reliable
- Able to find creative solutions
- Passion for engaging in the visual arts and/or photography
Future Prospects
This is a 6-month placement. During the placement, there will be opportunities to network with other creative organizations, potentially opening future opportunities. A workplace mentor will provide career advice, guidance, help in developing a CV, and support with job applications and interviews.
