Executive Assistant (Operations), National Museums Liverpool

Art in Liverpool; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

National Museums Liverpool is seeking an Executive Assistant (Operations) to support senior leaders across the Operations directorate in a fast-paced environment. Based in Liverpool with hybrid working, you will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle communications to ensure the directorate runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will exercise discretion with sensitive information, prioritise multiple tasks with accuracy, and contribute to governance and departmental processes, enabling

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leaders across the Operations directorate, including diary management, coordination, and effective communication to ensure smooth running.
• Support governance and department processes, enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities and delivery.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Executive Assistant (Operations), National Museums Liverpool

May 23, 2026

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Location:Liverpool (Hybrid)

Salary:£30,329 per annum (Pay award pending)

Contract Type:Maternity Cover (Fixed term for 1 year or until the post holder returns, whichever is sooner)

Position Type:Full Time

Closing Date:Thursday 04 June 2026 at 12:00 noon

The Vacancy

Our peopleare at the heartof National Museums Liverpool.Colleaguesfrom across the organisation make a difference everyday,creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, butwe are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representativeof the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusionand an organisationin which people areengaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.

We currently have the postof Executive Assistant (Operations) available.

Reporting to the Executive Director (Operations), you will provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leaders across the Operations directorate. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the directorate through diary management, coordination, communication, and support with governance and departmental processes, enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities and delivery.

To be successful, you will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. You will bring excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to exercise discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information on a day-to-day basis.

Recruitment Insight Event

Want to learn more about working with National Museums Liverpool? Join us on Tuesday 12thMay 2026 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm for our online Recruitment Insight event.

You’ll hear about our organisation, the work of our teams, as well as find out more about the job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll also meet some of the staff recruiting and get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, but don’t worry, you don’t need to install anything – when the time comes,

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)

National Museums Liverpool carriesout checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. Checks are completedthrough the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checksarerestricted to the People Team and not shared with recruiting managers.

National Museums Liverpoolare not currently a sponsor organisation for those applying from outside of the UK. This means that we will be unable to sponsorapplications for a work visas from those who live outside of the UK and do not currently hold the right to work.