We are always open to collaboration and new ideas, so if you would like to work from conception with us, get in touch via our email info@matipoarts.com to discuss.
Current opportunities to work with us are listed below.
Work With Us
Freelance Administrator
We are looking for an administrator with project coordination experience to support in the lead up to our Wassail Winter Festival & Market, for up to 1 day per week from the end of August to mid December. This is a hybrid role, with in person meetings required at our studio in Harlow on Mondays, but flexible working allowed for the remainder of hours. You will be required in person on Saturday 12th December. It is the third year of our Wassail Winter Festival; a joyous community celebration involving market stalls, performances, our resident Green Man and folk-inspired festive cheer, creating new traditions for a New Town. We are excited to work with a new team member to ensure the smooth running of an even bigger and better festival this December.
As the administrator you will:
- Liaise with stallholders
- Keep budgets and working documents up to date
- Monitor and evaluate impact of the Winter Wassail Festival event
- Maintain and develop financial systems for the day to day running of Matipo Arts
- Monitor emails and social media channels
- Undertake other related tasks as necessary, as part of the day to day administration of the business
Holding a current DBS check, or being willing to undertake one, and being registered as selfemployed are requirements for this role.
This is a hybrid role, with in person meetings required at our studio in Harlow on Mondays, but flexible working allowed for the remainder of hours. You will be required in person on Saturday 12th December.
Fee: £2145, breaking down to £165 per day for 13 days.
Please send the following to info@matipoarts.com by 9am on 20th July 2026 with subject line "FREELANCE ADMINISTRATOR APPLICATION”
- A CV of relevant experience
- A short cover letter (1 A4 page max) or video (3 minutes max) detailing your previous experience and aptitude for the role and any relevant examples of previous work
If you have been selected for interview, we will invite you for either an in person or video call interview on the 27th July.
Admistrator Role Overview
Compensation
Apply:
Stallholder - Wassail Winter Festival & Market
Are you an artisan or maker? Would you like to sell your wares at this year’s outdoor winter festival? To apply, you will need:
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To be available 12th December
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Your own stall set up, to fit within a 4x4 pitch (including gazebo, table and chair)
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Examples of the specific product or service you hope to offer at the event
We’re back bigger and better for a third year! Join Matipo Arts in Harlow Museum’s beautiful walled gardens for a winter festival with a twist. The festival is free to attend, with ticketed performances and donation based craft activities, and we expect a lively pre-christmas turn out of locals looking for gifts, food, secular celebration and merriment. We feel this is a great opportunity to blend community support and service signposting with festive warmth and celebration.
Please apply by emailing info@matipoarts.com with subject line “WWF STALL APPLICATION” with a short description of what you hope to offer, confirming your requirements, and if you qualify for the catering or makers stall fee.
Stallholder Fees
Catering: £60
Maker: £30