There are a number of ways you can help us continue our important work to enrich peoples’ lives through the arts.

Work for us

Our strength is our people, joined together by a passion for the arts which can enrich and empower us all. 
The Arts Society is run by a small team of staff and committed volunteers at our offices in Bloomsbury, in London.

CURRENT VACANCIES (STAFF) 

Operations Manager:
We are looking for an experienced and inquisitive individual to join our small head office team in London. The primary focus of the role is to provide executive support for C-suite and Board activities; support the governance of the organisation; manage resources including HR; and manage and coordinate key business and operational work strands against the current strategy. You will work closely with the CEO, Chair, Board of Trustees and other staff across the organisation.  

The ideal candidate should have Board secretary experience as well as experience managing office functions and operational services. HR and finance knowledge is desirable but external professional support is in place in these areas.
The full job description can be downloaded here.

Working at The Arts Society

The Arts Society prides itself on being an ambitious and engaging place to work whilst aiming that staff also enjoy work, have development opportunities, and have fun. 

The Art Society office is based in central London at a co-working space which offers access to a gym, yoga classes, alternative work spaces and opportunities for socialising.

The role allows for flexible working but time in the London office is expected (usually equivalent to 2 days per week).

Salary: £48,500 per annum (FTE)

Other Benefits:

• Workplace pension scheme
• Season ticket loan 
• Holiday allowance 25 days basic plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development opportunities

To apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are suitable for the role (max 2 x A4 sides) to ianarnold@theartssociety.org 

The Arts Society encourages applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 2 April 2025

Any personal data submitted to The Arts Society in the course of this recruitment process will be held securely and processed solely for the purposes of recruitment. The Arts Society will comply with data protection legislation at all times and in line with our GDPR policy.
 

Volunteer at our Head Office

If you are looking to donate your time to a leading arts education charity, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteers help us with activities such as organising and helping out at events and in-house training days, recruiting new lecturers, updating our database, and answering ​membership enquiries. 

“It has enabled me to learn even more about the arts and also to keep up to date with technology. When we retire, too many of us shy away from ‘commitment’, but I am able to be flexible with my time, and I enjoy the idea that I am helping such a wonderful organisation which is so dependent on volunteers” - Pat Wood, Volunteer
 

Internships

From time-to-time we offer short internships, paid at the national living wage, to complete specific projects. Recent interns have assisted with the recruitment of new lecturers and with website development.

If you are interested in applying for an internship, or volunteering at our head office, please email enquiries@theartssociety.org for further information. 

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS

We aim to increase our impact through more public programming to bring the arts to new audiences. Thanks to our incredible network of Societies we can reach people across the UK and abroad and deliver programmes on their doorstep.

We actively seek support from trusts and foundations to help us deliver our charitable objects. In the past we have received grants for crucial projects and activities; to discuss how you can support our work please contact the acting CEO, Ian Arnold: ianarnold@theartssociety.org

LEGACY GIVING & DONATIONS

You could help others to reach their potential by leaving a gift to The Arts Society in your will. A bequest towards our work will help bring arts and heritage skills to a new generation.

For a confidential discussion about leaving us a legacy or making a donation please contact the Hon. Treasurer, Gina Krupski: ginak@theartssociety.org

To make a simple donation please use the button below: