Assistant to the Marit Rausing Director

The Courtauld works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a major public gallery.  Founded in 1932, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since.

The Courtauld cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, displayed at The Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House, central London. Academically, The Courtauld is a specialist university and home to the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. It offers a range of degree programmes in the History of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings.

The Assistant to the Märit Rausing Director plays a central role, as a member of the Directorate Office, in enabling the Director to work effectively, and in helping The Courtauld meet its ambitions.

The post-holder will report to the Executive Officer, Directorate and will work strategically with this colleague in order to best support the function of the Directorate.

Responsibilities for this post include: providing comprehensive administrative and operational support within the Directorate Offic; delivering a confidential and highly sensitive support service; assisting with selected projects; and developing trusted relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please complete the online application, which will require you to supply a CV and a supporting statement of up to 1500 words. The supporting statement should set out how you meet the criteria of this position. Please explicitly address the criteria set out in the job description and person specification when preparing your statement.

Closing Date: 17 November 2024

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