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Whether you're an artist, have office experience or time to volunteer, discover how you can work and collaborate with us.
About Us
Westbury Arts Centre, is a vibrant creative hub located in a Grade II listed building on the historic Shenley Wood site in Milton Keynes. It offers 19 artist studios and provides affordable, high-quality visual arts courses and space for artists to exhibit and volunteering opportunities.​​
Our mission is to make the arts accessible to everyone, encouraging artistic growth through workshops, exhibitions, and events. Our grounds are haven for wildlife and managed to promote biodiversity.
As a charity, overseen by a dedicated group of Trustees, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for both artists and the public.
Our aim is to enrich lives and build a happier, healthier, and more connected community in Milton Keynes, where creativity and nature thrive together.
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Join our Team as an Administration Assistant
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity within our team for an Administration Assistant to support our continued growth and success.
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In this role, reporting to the Office & Marketing Manager, you will play a part in ensuring the seamless operation of our administrative, finance, and marketing functions.
The responsibilities of a successfull candidate will include; liaising with our customers, financial administration, supporting marketing initiatives, and handling day-to-day administrative tasks.
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We are looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about contributing to the development of a thriving, small arts organization. Westbury Arts Centre encourages people from all sections of our community to apply.
If you are seeking an interesting and rewarding role where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.​​
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Deadline: 10pm on Sunday, 16th February 2025
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Type: Initial 6-month Fixed-Term, Part-Time (15 hours)
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Location: Westbury Arts Centre (on-site)
Join Our Team as an Art Tutor
We’re excited to expand our community offerings and are seeking talented Art Tutors to design and deliver engaging adult art courses and workshops across a variety of disciplines.
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Please review our current listings, and should you have a workshop idea that we do not currently offer, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Feel free to get in touch and share your proposal with us.
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We’re looking for reliable, well-organized individuals who are passionate about art and possess strong communication skills. Westbury Arts Centre encourages people from all sections of our community to apply.
While prior experience working with adults is desirable, it’s not essential—we value creativity and enthusiasm above all!
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
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Your CV
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Examples of your work (in PDF format only)
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A completed Workshop Proposal Form
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Please submit your completed application via email, including the job title in the subject line, to:
admin@westburyartscentre.org.uk
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We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic artists eager to spark creativity and inspire our community!​
Essential Requirements
Degree in Fine Art, Art and/or Design, or equivalent professional experience.​​
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Deadline: continuously accepting applications
Type: Freelance
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Location: Westbury Arts Centre (on-site)
Work Experience
Westbury Arts Centre aims to support the artistic growth of young people in Milton Keynes where possible. However as a small charity, with limited resources, we are regretfully currently unable to offer work experience opportunities or internships for school-age young people.
