Join Us – Bring Creative Ideas to Life

Are you bursting with creativity and eager to make a difference through the arts?
Do you want to be part of exciting projects that bring people together, spark imagination, and create lasting memories?

Arts Outburst is looking for a talented part-time Project Officer to help deliver inspiring participatory arts projects across Thurrock, South Essex, and East London. You’ll play a key role in turning ideas into reality – supporting communities, collaborating with artists, and helping to make creativity part of everyday life.

Job Title: Project Officer
Contract: Part-time (3 or 4 days / 24-32 hours per week)
Salary: circa £24,000 pro rata
Location: Grays, Essex

What You’ll Do

• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of arts projects for people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Work alongside artists, communities, and partners to deliver engaging activities and events.
• Help manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Deliver workshops and creative sessions with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Promote inclusion, creativity, and participation in everything you do.

Who You Are

• A creative thinker with experience in arts project delivery (paid or voluntary).
• A practising artist in any form – theatre, music, dance, visual arts, digital, or another creative area.
• Confident working with a wide range of people, including children, young people, and community groups.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once.
• Passionate about the positive impact the arts can have on people and places.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working across more than one artform.
• Knowledge of the South Essex arts and culture scene.
• Skills in marketing, evaluation, or digital content creation.
• A driving licence and willingness to travel.

Why Arts Outburst?

We’re more than an organisation – we’re a movement.
We believe in fearless ideas, creative freedom, and a future where everyone has a voice. You’ll be part of a supportive, playful team making serious change through serious creativity.

How to Apply
Download the full Job Description from our website. Send your CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining why you’re the right person for this role (clearly outlining how you meet the Job Specification) to jobs@artsoutburst.co.uk by 26th August 2025 at 10am

Got questions? We’re friendly – get in touch for an informal chat.

Let’s make something unforgettable – together.