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The Hepworth Wakefield has welcomed over 2.6 million visitors since opening in May 2011 and is now established as one of the most successful public art galleries in the UK, attracting critical acclaim and audiences from around the world.

We present an ambitious programme of major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art, alongside innovative displays drawn from Wakefield’s growing art collection. Central to our work is our learning programme that engages schools, families, adults and local community groups through inspiring creative learning opportunities. In 2019, we opened The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, to complement our David Chipperfield-designed gallery and provide an inspiring public garden, free for all to enjoy.

We have recently been joined by neighbours Tileyard North, who have developed the 19th century mill complex opposite the gallery into a vibrant hub for the creative industries. We are now embarking upon two capital projects to complete our wider waterfront site, including returning our much-loved playground and creating a workshop and yard space for our Gardener and her team of volunteers.

We are committed to improving diversity within our organisation and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented within the arts sector. Our inclusive recruitment practices include:

  • Ensuring our jobs are widely advertised to reach a diverse range of applicants
  • Using an anonymised application process for shortlisting where possible
  • Applying positive action where legal and appropriate
  • Actively monitoring the diversity of our applicants
  • Ensuring our job descriptions are inclusive
  • Ensuring shortlisting and interview panels are as diverse as possible
  • Staff training

The Hepworth Wakefield is a Disability Confident Employer and any applicants who identify as disabled and meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. If you would like to declare you have a disability in order for this to be taken into consideration or you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Alexa Becker (HR Manager) on alexabecker@hepworthwakefield.org.

The Hepworth Wakefield is proud to confirm we are a Living Wage Employer, certified by the Living Wage Foundation.

Benefits for contracted staff include:

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after 3 years of service
  • Hybrid working for appropriate roles
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
  • Enhanced sick pay entitlements
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational Health
  • Free eye tests
  • Group Pension Plan, including an employer contribution up to 6%
  • Discount in The Hepworth shop and café
  • Discounted travel schemes
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free entry to a variety of national and international museums and galleries

Our mission is to create experiences that inspire, captivate, surprise and enhance everyone’s lives. Our team is bold, open and we embrace quality and innovation and we value all our staff and their commitment to driving our success. Read our Vision, Mission and Values here. If you would like to join our highly motivated team please see our current vacancies below.

Vacancies

Director of Finance & Operations   

£60,000 – £65,000 per annum dependent on experience

Full-time – 37 hours per week, however flexible working will be considered

Hybrid working

Permanent

The Director of Finance & Operations oversees the financial management and performance of The Hepworth Wakefield and THW Enterprises Ltd and leads on our IT strategy. They work closely with the Deputy Director to support the development and implementation of the organisation’s business plan and they lead the finance team to ensure that THW is appropriately and confidently resourced into the future. They line manage our highly experienced Head of People and Head of Operations and Visitor Services, ensuring they are supported to deliver effective services across these areas. They also act as company secretary to the board of trustees, ensuring legal compliance and good practice is applied across the organisation.

We are looking for a senior finance professional with extensive experience within a similar organisation. You will have a proven creative entrepreneurial outlook, highly collegiate style, excellent communication skills, and be someone who enjoys working collaboratively to achieve results at a high level as part of a small team.

You will need a clear understanding of our sector, enjoy relationship-building and leading a team to support them to achieve the organisation’s objectives. If you have the vision, skills, experience and leadership qualities we are looking for, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the role please see the recruitment pack THW Recruitment Pack Director of Finance & Operations.

For details on how to apply please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 22 April 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8 May 2024

Events Assistant 

£24,000 per annum

Permanent

Full-time – 37 hours per week

Hybrid working options available

The Hepworth Wakefield’s events business provides vital income and drives footfall through a range of commercial hire and public programme events. Our programme of public events includes fairs, markets, opening parties, artist talks and our commercial hire business includes weddings and other celebration events, corporate events, filming and photoshoots.

We are now looking for an Events Assistant to support the Events Manager to deliver this wide programme of events. This is a hands-on role, where you will contribute to the administration of events, ensuring their smooth running and effective communications throughout with clients, colleagues and participants. You will support the Events Manager with delivery, will help drive sales of commercial hires to grow the business and take a proactive approach to generating ideas for new public programme events. You will be a great team worker with experience of assisting with events and excellent administrative and communication skills.

For more information about the role please see the job description Events Assistant JD.

For details on how to apply please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 28 March 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 April 2024

Retail Supervisor 

£24,720 per annum pro rata

Part-time – 18 hours per week across 3 days including weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings. Overtime sometimes available.

Permanent

The Hepworth Wakefield’s retail offer provides vital income to enable The Hepworth Wakefield to achieve its charitable objectives and ensure the gallery’s continued financial sustainability. We are seeking a Retail Supervisor to work as part of our dynamic retail team, assisting the Retail Manager with the day to day running of the gallery shop and online shop. With relevant customer services experience, preferably gained in a retail environment, you need to be reliable, flexible and able to lead a well-informed, motivated sales team who positively contribute to The Hepworth Wakefield’s culture of excellent customer service.

This is a key role in the retail team and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to positively impact the day to day running of the entire retail offer.

For more information about the role please see the job description Retail Supervisor JD.

For details on how to apply please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 12 April 2024

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23 April 2024

Retail Assistant 

£12 per hour

Part-time – 7 hours per week including a regular weekend day. Overtime often available.

Permanent

The Hepworth Wakefield’s retail offer provides vital income to enable The Hepworth Wakefield to achieve its charitable objectives and ensure the gallery’s continued financial sustainability. We are seeking a Retail Assistant to work as part of our dynamic and energetic retail team. With relevant customer services experience, preferably gained in a retail environment, you need to be reliable, flexible and able to work well under your own initiative as well as part of our motivated sales team who positively contribute to The Hepworth Wakefield’s culture of excellent customer service.

For more information about the role please see the job description Retail Assistant JD .

For details on how to apply please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 17 April 2024

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30 April 2024

Maintenance Assistant 

£12 per hour

Fixed-term for 12 months

Part-time – 25 hours per week worked across 5 days (including one weekend day)

The Hepworth Wakefield incorporates a large estate, including a complex building and celebrated garden. We are now looking for a Maintenance Assistant to support the Estates Manager and Cultural Gardener to carry out a variety of practical tasks to ensure our high standards for the presentation of the building and garden are maintained throughout. You will be practical and willing to learn new skills, able to prioritise and assist where needed with excellent attention to detail.

For more information about the role please see the job description Maintenance Assistant JD.

For details on how to apply please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 5 April 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17 April 2024

Casual Café Assistants

£11.45 per hour / £12 per hour from 1 April 2024

Hours offered as and when required, including weekends and some evenings 

The Hepworth Wakefield’s Gallery Café and Garden Café offer an exciting range of hot and cold drinks, fresh cakes and a new menu using locally sourced and seasonal produce. We are looking for professional and friendly Casual Café Assistants who take pride in delivering great customer service while maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the café. They will have a passion for food and drink and will thrive working under pressure in a busy environment.

For more information about the role please see the job description Casual Cafe Assistant JD.

To apply for this role please send your CV to recruitment@hepworthwakefield.org

 

How to apply

To apply for one of our vacancies, unless otherwise stated please complete an Application Form. Please ensure application forms are sent as Word documents only to allow us to anonymise them before shortlisting. To help us to monitor and review our inclusive recruitment practices, please also complete a Recruitment Diversity Monitoring Form. If you have any feedback on any of our recruitment practices or need any assistance accessing the forms please contact  Alexa Becker.

Your completed application form and recruitment diversity monitoring form should be sent to recruitment@hepworthwakefield.org