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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 19^th 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
• Sharing interview questions ahead of interviews in most cases
• 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 by a day after each year of service in your first three years up to 28 days
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
• Enhanced sick pay entitlements
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support services for you and your immediate family
• Occupational Health Service
• Free eye tests run by Specsavers
• Group Pension Plan run by Royal London, including an employer contribution of up to 6%
• Staff discount in the shop and café
• Hybrid working, combining office based work with working from home, for appropriate roles

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.

Casual Events Assistant

£11.45 per hour

The Hepworth Wakefield is a unique event venue, delivering high-end weddings, parties, conferences, public events, and fairs in our beautiful spaces.

We are seeking Casual Events Assistants to support delivery of our events to an exceptional standard. You will ensure every guest has the best experience and customer service, from greeting them on arrival to serving drinks. You will be an outgoing, friendly, and confident individual who is passionate about creating a welcoming and impressive guest and visitor experience.

This role is offered on a casual basis, as and when required. Most events take place in the evening and at weekends.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 22 May

Interviews will take place Tuesday 30 May

Casual Events Assistant JD