People and Executive Officer

Nottingham Contemporary

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Job Summary

As People and Executive Officer, you will provide efficient support to the Director and Senior Leadership Team, administer and coordinate Boards and Committees, and undertake People administration.

Job Description

Job Title: People and Executive Officer

Responsible to: Director and Head of Engagement, Partnerships and Inclusion

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Nottingham Contemporary and homeworking

Salary: £28,560

Term: Permanent

Benefits Include: Enhanced annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, occupational sick pay, enhanced employer pension contributions, signposting to wellbeing support, flexible working and staff discounts at our caf and shop.

About Us

Nottingham Contemporary is a leading centre of contemporary art in Europe, and among the largest spaces of its kind in the UK. With a reputation for ambitious exhibitions, open ended research and experimentation, and vibrant events, we have offered inspiration, challenge and surprise to over 2.3 million people since opening in 2009. We are in an important moment in Nottingham Contemporary’s history as we embark on a transformative process of rearticulating our purpose and shaping our future.

The Role

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of an innovative and energetic art organisation. As People and Executive Officer, you will provide efficient support to the Director and Senior Leadership Team, administer and coordinate Boards and Committees, and undertake People administration. This is a great role for someone organised, proactive and motivated to learn, as you will gain experience and knowledge of all teams and workstreams at the organisation, from our exhibitions programmes, to our learning and community events, to our fundraising work.

Job Requirements

The Person

It’s an exciting time to join the organisation, as we are trialling new projects and workstreams to improve visitor experience, increase our reach, and generate income. Your previous experience as an Executive/ Personal Assistant will be essential when supporting our busy Senior Leadership Team in the realisation of these new projects. Organised and with strong attention to detail, you will have the ability to deliver proactive and effective administrative support across a variety of teams and projects. You will enjoy working collaboratively, and your strong interpersonal skills will be useful when engaging with all teams in the organisation.

You will have some experience or knowledge of HR administration, and your excellent written and verbal communication and strong research skills will come in handy when coordinating HR and recruitment workstreams, or when updating internal policies. The ideal candidate will also have an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritise.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: People and Executive Officer
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 09 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job: People and Executive Officer

Job: People and Executive Officer

Organisation: Nottingham Contemporary

Postcode: NG1 2GB

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