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Director’s Assistant & HR Coordinator

The SLG is hiring a Director's Assistant & HR Coordinator.

Job Title: Director’s Assistant & HR Coordinator

Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days)                   

Salary Scale: £32,591 – £35,524 pro rata*

Duration: Permanent

Pension: 6% employer pension contribution  

Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata 

Reports to: HR Manager

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 

We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.

*Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.  

About the Role

The South London Gallery is seeking an organised, proactive and personable Director’s Assistant & HR Coordinator to provide essential support to both the Director and the HR Manager. 

This varied and rewarding role combines coordination and administrative assistance across the SLG’s people and culture function with crucial administrative and PA support for the Director. The postholder will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, supporting staff and organisational processes, and contributing to a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in people management, arts administration, or organisational development. 

Please download an Applicant Details Form and an Application Form on the right of this page and email both completed forms to recruitment@southlondongallery.org    

Please also complete the anonymous, online equal opportunities monitoring form here.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29 June, 12pm. Applications received after that time cannot be considered.  

An online information session about the role will take place on Thursday 18 June, 6pm. Please register here.

If you have any queries regarding the process or the role please contact  recruitment@southlondongallery.org