Yorkshire Artspace Seeking Project Manager for Artists' Studios Development in Sheffield
Help develop artists' studios in Sheffield
Yorkshire Artspace (YAS), a visual arts charity and studio provider in Sheffield, England, is recruiting a Project Manager to coordinate a capital development project and selected time-limited organisational projects. Its workspace network includes Persistence Works and Exchange Place in Sheffield city centre, serving around 170 artists and makers.
This is a two-year fixed-term, part-time position for 14 hours per week, with a stated actual annual salary of £14,560. Applications must arrive by Monday 14 December 2026 at 10:00 a.m. UK local time, according to the organisation's own job page.
Capital projects and creative workspace improvements
The Project Manager maintains project plans, schedules, budgets, action logs and compliance records for improvements to the arts organisation's buildings and studio spaces. It involves coordinating design teams, contractors, funders, trustees, studio tenants and internal staff and organising inspections, surveys, visits and works.
The employee also supports capital fundraising applications, funder reporting, project board meetings, supplier quotes and expenditure tracking, and prepares communication updates so studio users understand what work will take place. Other possible assignments include website development, signage and digital strategy projects.
The job is specifically for substantial, time-limited projects rather than routine building management. Regular studio operations remain with the existing Administration and Operations Coordinator.
Who Yorkshire Artspace is seeking
The employer asks for experience in coordinating capital, building or infrastructure-related projects: tracking contractors, budgets, compliance requirements, actions and schedules. Excellent organisation, accurate records, written communication and confidence with Microsoft 365 and collaborative file systems are required.
Experience supporting funding applications and reporting is also important. Knowledge of contemporary visual arts, artist studios, creative workspace, construction or fit-out projects is advantageous, but the vacancy does not require an architectural or engineering qualification.
Actual salary and duration
The employer's job description states a full-time-equivalent reference salary of £36,400 per year, expressly pro-rated to an actual annual salary of £14,560 for 14 working hours per week. The 14-hour weekly contract lasts two years and includes a three-month probation period.
Core working hours are normally between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on agreed working days, with occasional out-of-hours commitments. The usual base is Yorkshire Artspace in Sheffield. The employer does not advertise the post as fully remote.
Application materials and deadline
Apply by email to georgina@yas.art with a current CV, a covering letter showing suitability and contact details for two relevant professional references. The organisation asks applicants to complete a separate anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form, which is kept apart from the selection process.
The application deadline is 10:00 a.m. on Monday 14 December 2026 (UK time). Interviews are planned for Thursday 7 and Friday 8 January 2027. Candidates requesting an alternative format, audio/video application or accessibility adjustments can contact the organisation using the addresses on the original recruitment page.
About Yorkshire Artspace
Founded in 1977, Yorkshire Artspace provides affordable studios and creative facilities for artists, craftspeople and makers at Persistence Works and Exchange Place. The organisation supports exhibitions, artist development, residencies and public access to contemporary arts and crafts.
Independent summary and official-source precedence
This edited article was checked against the employer's live website and its job description dated 11 November 2026. Confirm employment requirements, work authorisation, final pay calculations, contract conditions and closing details directly before applying; the employer's current original documents take priority over this summary.