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Exhibition Assistant and PA Support (Part Time, Fixed Term), Kettle's Yard

  •  East
  •  ÂŁ25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 16, 2025
  •  Alison Waterhouse
  •  hr@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk
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Description

Job Summary

Are you someone with wide-ranging administrative skills that would enjoy supporting exhibition administration and research, as well as providing general PA support to the Director of a busy art gallery?

Job Description

This fixed-term post to mid-July 2026 will support upcoming exhibitions at Kettle's Yard, with a particular focus on exhibition publications, alongside general organisational tasks. The successful applicant will also work with other colleagues to provide essential PA support to the Director as part of the wider role.

This temporary role will be working 4 days a week (0.8 FTE, weekdays), with two of the key working days being Thursdays and Fridays. The typical hours are 9am-5pm each day, and the role may also support occasional evening and weekend events, with time off in lieu provided.

Full details of the role and person specification can be found in the further information document. To apply, please complete an online application via the link below.

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.

Job Requirements

The Exhibition Assistant & PA Support will provide key administration assistance to the Director and wider programming team during the development of exhibitions and projects for 2026. Research will be particularly focussed to support the production of exhibition publications as directed by the Director. The role also includes a proportion of time providing PA support to the Director.

Job Responsibilities

The Exhibition Assistant & PA Support will work closely with the Director and the wider programming team, particularly supporting the research and development of exhibition publications as well as administration support for the wider exhibition programme.

In supporting the wider programming team, the role may also carry out a variety of administrative tasks, as well as supporting the running of exhibition-related events and talks.

This post also provides support to the part-time role of Assistant to the Director & Programme Support, in particular with PA support for the Director on that role's non-working days (Thursdays and Fridays).

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How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online via the University of Cambridge jobs page www.jobs.cam.ac.uk by clicking “Apply online” in the job advert. You will need an email address to register for our online system. Please complete the online application form including examples of how you meet the essential requirements for the post.

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