Marketing & Events Trainee

We are seeking a Marketing & Events Trainee to join the Bow Arts Team. The role will be part of the Enterprise and Placemaking (E&P) department assisting with the promotion and delivery of an exciting cultural programme in Thamesmead and Royal Albert Wharf.

The role is a 6-month traineeship in which the successful applicant will develop skills and experiences in administration, marketing and event management. A full induction will be provided, with further on-the job training. The role will be based at Bow Arts’ office and involve work in Thamesmead and Royal Albert Wharf.

The traineeship is for a young person aged 18-24 years old. We are particularly keen and encourage applicants with a link to Thamesmead or Bexley either through residency, education or employment.

Hours: 21 hours (part-time), 3 days per week with flexibility on days worked between Mon to Fri 9am-5pm and expectation to work some evening and weekend events

Location: On-site Bow Arts office / Thamesmead / Royal Albert Wharf

Salary range: £21,749.00 per annum pro rata (in line with London Living Wage)

Duration: Fixed Term, 6 months from September 2023

Main Tasks:

Administration – with relevant training, you will be able to:

• Assist with income generation activity such as processing venue hires.
• Ensure smooth and consistent collection of visitor data, using visitor log (and keep the digital master updated)
• Ensure financial documents are passed on swiftly and accurately for processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and liaise effectively with the Finance Team and E&P Project Manager (e.g. sales invoices)
• Undertake a range of financial tasks with Bow Arts’ strategic aim of financial sustainability and sound record keeping.

Project and Event management – with relevant training you will be able to:

• Assist with the development and delivery of audience-focussed events in Thamesmead and Royal Albert Wharf with a view to running your own initiated event (taking Time Off In Lieu to compensate for out-of-hours work at events).
• Liaise with artists and project partners to assist the programme delivery engaging with elements such as health & safety, event staffing and budgeting alongside the E&P Project Manager.
• Shadow team during project meetings for exhibitions, events, residencies, and public art commissions.
• Assist in audience development by bringing new ideas and perspectives to the team during programme planning.

Marketing and Communications – with relevant training, you will be able to:

• Maintain and update relevant website pages (Bow Arts and external listings).
• Prepare marketing content for social media posts (including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) with a view to manage the Lakeside Centre and Royal Albert Wharf Instagram feeds.
• Assist the Marketing Officer in developing marketing campaigns for exhibitions and events, including local marketing (leafleting and sharing with local organisations)
• Produce event blogs / news pages for the website.
• Be an engaged participant and ambassador at events, including launch events, private views and Open Studios (flexible working hours are required to work some events).
• To monitor and report on social media engagement with the Marketing Officer.

Finance – with relevant training, you will be able to:

• Ensure financial documents are passed on swiftly and accurately for processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and liaise effectively with the Finance Team and E&P project manager (e.g. sales invoices)
• Undertake a range of financial tasks with Bow Arts’ strategic aim of financial sustainability and sound record keeping.

General Tasks

• A willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post.
• Engage with staff and clients of Bow Arts in a positive and constructive manner and shadow / attend such meetings as the post requires.
• Undertake duties proactively and work in accordance with Bow Arts’ aims and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Bow Arts’ policies and procedures, and all relevant statutory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality agreements and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as directed by your line manager.

To apply for this role, please read the full job description and person specification, and email the completed application form to recruitment@bowarts.com

Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 7th August 2023
Interview Date: 14th or 15th August 2023

If you have any questions, access requirements, or require the application in a different format, please email recruitment@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774.