Are you well-organised, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills? Can you think creatively, and work independently and proactively? Are you excited by the prospect of working for an arts organisation that advocates for social change and creates a space for conversations about queer and Asian identities?

Queer East is seeking a passionate, motivated Project Assistant who will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of the organisation’s projects, including its annual festival, touring programme, and other initiatives.

Focusing on administration and operations, the Project Assistant’s key duties involve liaising with a range of stakeholders, partners, and colleagues to ensure that Queer East’s events are smoothly delivered and executed to a high standard. You will also gain opportunities to develop creative skills related to the running of arts festivals, in marketing, curation, programming, and community outreach.

If you have previous administrative experience, enjoy taking responsibility for project delivery, and share our passion for Queer East’s objectives, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Information

Job Title: Project Assistant
Salary: £30,940 per annum, pro-rata £18,564 (0.6 FTE, 3 days a week)
Contract: Part-time
Length: Fixed term of 1 year, from August 2025 to July 2026
Location: Hybrid working
Hours: 21 working hours, excluding lunch breaks, across 3 working days per week
Annual Leave: 28 days, pro rata (0.6 FTE)

Timeline

Application Deadline: 22 June 2025 at 11:59 PM
Interview Period: Mid-July 2025
Start date: August 2025; date to be mutually agreed

How to Apply

Please read the job description, which can be downloaded here. You must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply for this job.

Please email your CV and cover letter to people@queereast.org.uk, with the subject: Project Assistant Application: [Your Name]

Your cover letter should summarise how your experience, skills, and knowledge fulfil the requirements of the person specification for the role, as well as detailing your understanding of East and Southeast Asian arts and cultures. You should provide evidence and examples which demonstrate your suitability for this role, as shortlisting will occur in relation to the information you provide in your cover letter, as well as the contents of your CV.

Please note that you should also list two professional referees, who are willing to be contacted to support your application.

If you have any questions about the job role or the application process, please contact Yi Wang at people@queereast.org.uk