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 an 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.
As we look towards our 70th Anniversary year in 2027, and 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 arts organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational skills with a passion for the visual 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 opened 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 2nd August.
Interviews expected to be held on Tuesday 18th August.
In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.
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Any queries regarding this position should be directed to [email protected]. 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 DC50344 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.
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