Arts Assistant (temporary)

As our Arts Assistant, you will play a key role in wrapping and returning thousands of artworks to entrants in prisons and other secure units. You will handle and wrap multiple artworks every day, some of which are made from unusual materials such as matchsticks, bread and soap as well as paintings, drawings and sculptures. Once this is complete, you will help open and record thousands of artworks entered into the 2025 Awards. For both processes, you will need to work with speed and accuracy. The work can be repetitive and logistically challenging but seeing new and wonderful artworks for the first time means there is plenty to be inspired by!

We think someone who is practical with great attention to detail and who has experience handling a range of artworks will thrive in this role.

Key skills:

Significant work and volunteer experience that reflect your practical abilities.

At least 6 months' experience working alongside others in a busy organization.

Voluntary or paid experience of handling artwork, or other delicate items, belonging to other people for sale, professional display or transport.

Experience of using MS Office in an office environment.

Experience of handling confidential information, such as customer details, payment details or client data etc.

Excellent attention to detail - the ability to cross-reference large amounts of data to avoid any breaches of confidentiality.

Excellent communication skills - the ability to clearly explain processes to volunteers and communicate any problems.

Excellent manual handling skills - the ability to lift and carry artworks of various sizes safely throughout the day.