Programme Manager – Part Time

Company Description

Art South Asia Project (ASAP) is a UK-based, non-profit arts education and development platform, established in 2021. We support the infrastructure of modern and contemporary visual and applied arts in South Asia by facilitating and expanding regional and international networks of collaboration and research. ASAP fosters regional partnerships between the countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Working between South Asia and the UK, we offer grants and create opportunities for engagement through collaborative programmes focused on research, archiving, and publications. We also promote professional development through workshops, talks, symposia, and fellowships, highlighting the narratives and histories of South Asian art. 

Hiring: Programme Manager 

Contract: July 2026 – July 2027 (Fixed Term Part-time)

Working: 3 days per week (24 Hours per week)

Salary: £16,800 per annum (£28,000 per annum pro rata)

Deadline: Friday, 17th April 2026, 5PM BST 

The potential candidate will have a keen interest in learning more about the art education and development sector and must have three to five years of experience within the arts field, preferably in South Asia and/or the UK. The candidate must be highly organised, possess strong administrative skills, and be proficient in MS Office Suite and Canva, with a high aptitude for writing. Familiarity with Adobe Suite and social media writing styles is desirable. Most importantly, the candidate should be passionate about and committed to ASAP’s mission.

ASAP is seeking someone who will actively seek out new projects, attend external events such as museum and gallery openings, conferences, and networking events, and proactively meet new partners in the UK and internationally to act as an ambassador for the organisation. The candidate must be eligible to work in the UK and be available for international travel.

As Programme Manager, the candidate will work alongside the Executive Director on duties such as writing reports, preparing presentations for Patrons, Founding Advisory Board members, and other partners, and representing ASAP externally. The role also involves project support, which will eventually develop into project leadership, as well as contributing new ideas that align with ASAP’s mission and objectives, helping to shape the organisation’s growth over the coming years.

For the full list of ‘job responsibilities’ please visit our website https://artsouthasiaproject.org/partners-sponsors/opportunity-for-programme-manager