Assistant to the Director & Programme Support [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a temporary Assistant to the Director at a vibrant art gallery. This role is perfect for strong administrators with a passion for the creative arts, providing essential support to the Director and ensuring smooth operations. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage with a changing program of contemporary exhibitions and contribute to the gallery's mission of making art accessible to all. Join this exciting environment and play a key role in promoting cultural diversity and inclusion through art.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director.
• Assist in the administration of the gallery's program.

Skills

Administrative Support

Strong Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Experience in Arts Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Would you enjoy supporting the Director of a busy art gallery? Do you have experience of administration and ensuring reporting requirements and plans are maintained in an efficient way? Kettle's Yard house and gallery in Cambridge is looking for a temporary Assistant to the Director & Programme Support. This role will provide administrative support to the director, and undertake tasks related to the administration of the programme of activities at Kettle's Yard.

With a changing programme of vibrant contemporary exhibitions, this is an exciting time to join the team at Kettle's Yard. This role supports the varied work of the director and is a key part of a small team supporting the overall operations of a busy gallery. This is an excellent opportunity for strong administrators and PAs with a passion for the creative arts.

We believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We are committed to helping to make the arts and cultural sector a more diverse and equal place. To this end we are actively seeking to diversify our staff and would particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and people with disabilities, if you wish to self-identify please do so in your personal statement.

About Kettle's Yard: Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. It was founded in 1957 by Jim and Helen Ede. It consists of a beautiful house with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that presents a diverse programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions. It has an international reputation for its programmes which includes concerts of new and classical music and an extensive and diverse programme of learning and community activities.

Kettle's Yard's Mission Is

To contribute to society by inspiring and engaging audiences through art, learning and research of the highest quality.

We believe that great art should not be the privilege of the few, but for everyone. Our values reflect Kettle's Yard's creator Jim Ede's support for artists and belief in art's power to make us look again and change how we act in the world.

The closing date for applications is end of day, Sunday 18th May.

Interviews expected to be held on Thursday 29th May.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 31 May 2026 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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Any queries regarding this position should be directed to [e-mail]. Please bear in mind that due to limited staffing and a large number of applications, we will only be able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Please quote reference DC45870 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information

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