Art curator jobs in kings cross, greater london
The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.
Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.
Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.
Our core values are: Inclusive, Connected, Sustainable, Joyful and Daring.
As we enter an exciting new stage of the Barbican’s life, there couldn’t be a better time to join us. Focussed firmly on the future, we’re working on ambitious plans to create better access to the arts, transforming our building and reimagining what an arts centre can be. Through our work on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we’ll ensure the Barbican becomes a place where everyone belongs – where creativity, enterprise, and learning coexist, and everybody can achieve their fullest potential.
The role
Are you passionate about fundraising and supporting an inspiring programme of artistic events, learning activities and community work?
We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to play a key role in supporting and delivering excellent stewardship for our Patrons and most generous individual donors. From dance and film, to music, theatre and visual arts the Philanthropy team works across the whole of our ambitious and joyful cross-arts programme, giving you the chance to share the best of the Barbican with our closest supporters.
The Philanthropy Officer will be the main point of contact in the Philanthropy team, primarily account managing our lower-level Patrons and supporting the stewardship and recruitment of higher level donors. Alongside the delivery of our Patrons scheme, they will lead on all individual giving events and manage the philanthropy team’s participation in Development-wide events such as exhibition private views. The Philanthropy Officer also provides key administrative support to the Philanthropy team, keeping track of financial reconciliation, preparing invoices, and managing accurate income data in our CRM Spektrix.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build on their experience of relationship management and develop their career in fundraising while contributing to the work of an exciting multi-arts venue at a key point of change for the
organisation. The successful candidate will be supported to gain experience across all aspects of individual giving, and to develop themselves as an ambitious and high-achieving fundraiser. The Barbican offers an excellent range of staff benefits full details can be found on our website.
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Job overview
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing excellent, detailed and proactive administrative support to the Chief Executive. This includes diary management, event management, travel logistics and email management. The post holder will also need to prepare presentations and carry out research as required. It also includes liaison with Trustees, providing effective governance support to the Chair of Trustees, and for Council and Committee Meetings. The post requires a high degree of personal judgement about how to support the Chief Executive’s schedule and liaison with the Chair and Board of Trustees. It requires tact, diplomacy, and a strong sense of confidentiality.
This role plays an important and proactive role in ensuring the CE can use their time effectively to meet the demands of their role.
We are seeking a highly organised individual who is experienced in this type of work and experience of charity governance is desirable. The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks, which require excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills, underpinned by a high level of proficiency with a range of programmes and systems, excellent IT skills and a strong attention to detail.
Job responsibilities
Chief Executive’s Office Management
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To manage the CE’s office and assist with governance and administrative duties.
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To act as the first point of contact for internal and external queries and monitoring and drafting correspondence coming to the Chief Executive’s office by phone, email and post. Anticipate issues, assess priorities, and arrange appropriate responses.
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Manage the Chief Executive’s diary and time, attendance at meeting and events, reservations, online access where appropriate and meeting preparation.
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Organise travel and accommodation for Chief Executive and Members of the Trustee board as required.
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All Governance Meeting arrangements including preparation and distribution of meeting papers, recording meeting and production of accurate minutes.
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Manage an efficient filing system (electronic and paper-based)
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Co-ordinate Senior Leadership Team meetings schedule and support these meetings, taking minutes, recording decisions and the circulation of relevant internal communications arising from SLT meetings.
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Liaise with a wide range of contacts on behalf of the Chief Executive.
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Organise all CE visitor arrangements ensuring HCP requirements are met.
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To ensure all correspondence with key individuals is linked to RSN database.
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To assist Chair and Trustee board on projects as required.
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To undertake other projects for the CE as required taking full project management responsibility.
Other
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Be first point of contact for donations to RSN, ensuring donations are directed and lodged appropriately in consultation with the RSN Curator.
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To undertake administrative matters required for smooth running of the organisation, including ordering of office supplies and collection of post.
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Organisation of a variety of staff events throughout the year including the annual Christmas Celebration.
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To undertake any other activities as required by the Chief Executive.
Please note that this role is based full time, in person at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.