Job Description

We are seeking administration and marketing support for a short term UKSPF funded project which runs until March 2026. The contract would ideally begin as soon as possible in autumn 2025 subject to availability, working on a three-day per week basis to deliver support to the Chief Executive and wider team.

About the role

The role will support the delivery of the time limited UKSPF funded marketing project, to specifically include: Convene, attend and take notes for partner meetings
Areas of work will also include supporting some elements of administration:

CEO diary management CEO and Chair administration support where required Scheduling for Board Meetings, Finance Committee, Management Team, Full Staff Meeting, Programme & Learning Team, and other as required Support with internal communications Circulation of Papers where required for Board, Finance Committee, Management Team, Full Staff Meetings Minute taking when required for Board, Finance Committee, Management Team Meetings Monthly KPI compilation and other key business data Any other support as needed for the management of Sunderland Culture's business, administrative and financial processes, for the Director of Finance and Administration and CEO, as well as the wider Sunderland Culture team Collate partners project updates Compile design brief, proof, circulate designs for approvals Brief Sunderland Culture's publicist, circulate resulting draft release for approval to partners Draft copy for socials Any other ad hoc marketing tasks to support the team

Knowledge and experience

Applicants should be able to demonstrate: Experience of working in either an administrative or marketing/communications role Good working knowledge of Microsoft based software packages including SharePoint and Office365 Excellent organisation skills Ability to write and communicate in a clear and accurate manner, with attention to detail Commitment to working effectively and supportively in a team. Experience of working independently to deliver areas of allocated work Highly motivated and able to work in an accountable system and to deadlines. Confident and able to relate well to people, with good communication skills. Professional manner and strong communicator

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please send a copy of your CV with a short covering statement as to why you would be interested to undertake this work, plus an indication of your expected availability to recruitment@sunderlandculture.org.uk

If you would like to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Ian High on the email above.

Deadline: 10am, Friday 10 October

Interviews: Friday 17 October

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person