Pa to Head of Henry Moore Institute/programme - Leeds, United Kingdom - Henry Moore Foundation

Henry Moore Foundation
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Job Title:
PA to Head of Henry Moore Institute/Programme Coordinator


Location:
Henry Moore Institute, The Headrow, Leeds


Salary:
£23,000-25, % pension contribution + other benefits


Job Type:
Full Time, permanent, 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm)

The Henry Moore Foundation was established by one of the great sculptors of the twentieth century. Today it is the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe.


This is an excellent opportunity to work in an important position in a vibrant visual arts organisation, offering a pivotal role within the Programme team.


This is an ideal role for someone with great organisational skills and a 'can do' attitude, who is seeking to develop their career in the visual arts.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide PA and administrative support to the Head of HMI, including diary management, correspondence, internal communication, travel arrangements, budget management, research and the preparation of presentations.
  • Provide administrative support across the wider programme team, including answering and redirecting calls within the Institute as required.
  • Assist the Head of HMI and the wider programme team to deliver a programme of exhibitions and displays, including liaison with artists, collections and their representatives, museums, galleries and other partners.
  • Organise exhibition openings, arrange exhibition photography and arrange travel, accommodation and hospitality for VIP guests.
  • Assist with the production of programme interpretation material, including liaison with authors, monitoring deadlines, sourcing images, negotiating fees and obtaining permissions and copyright. Distribution of new essays to subscribers.

Person Specification:

The following experience, skills and attributes are essential [E] or desirable [D] to fulfil this role.

  • Confident and diplomatic in face to face and telephone communications and negotiations (E)
  • Organised and able to work to deadlines (E)
  • Enjoys working as part of a team, anticipating the team's needs and offering support as required (E)
  • Discretion in handling confidential matters (E)
  • Highly competent in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (E)
  • An interest in art, and sculpture in particular (E)
  • Experience of working in a cultural organisation is desirable (D)

Staff Benefits:


  • Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%.
  • Time off for family emergencies (unpaid) and compassionate leave (paid) is awarded in the unfortunate event of the death of a direct family member.
  • Company sick pay (includes SSP) on the completion of 6 months' service.
  • Vouchers for a free eyesight test for DSE (Display Screen Equipment) users.
  • Interestfree loan of up to £1,000 to assist with the purchase of annual travel tickets, a car or bicycle.
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge
Further information about the Henry Moore Institute is available on our website.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
:10am, Monday 9 January 2023

INTERVIEWS
:
Monday 16 January 2023
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