Business Support Assistant

The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire, set within Wakefield’s historic waterfront, overlooking the River Calder. Designed by the acclaimed David Chipperfield Architects, the gallery opened in May 2011 and has already welcomed 2 million visitors and regularly receives national and international acclaim.

Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art. It is also home to Wakefield’s art collection – an impressive compendium of modern British and contemporary art – and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.

In July 2017 we were chosen as Art Fund Museum of the Year 2017 and we value all our staff and their commitment to driving this success.

We are looking for an organised and efficient administrator to join the Business Support team.

The successful candidate will relish the varied role, working with the Business Support Executive to provide support through reporting, calendar management, database maintenance and other administrative tasks. They will have excellent attention to detail, proven organisational and time management skills, and a willingness to work hard to achieve the organisation’s aims and objectives.

This is a part-time role of 22 hours per week; the format of how those hours are worked will be discussed with the successful applicant.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Whiteman, Business Support Executive, on 01924 247369 or laurawhiteman@hepworthwakefield.org

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 29 October 2018.

Interviews will be held Wednesday 14 November 2018.

For more information about how to apply please visit https://hepworthwakefield.org/our-story/job-vacancies/

Please note we only accept completed application forms. No agencies.