Assistant to Senior Director

Working days: Tuesday to Saturday
Maximise support on public days to Senior Director, site and team

Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading contemporary art galleries with locations in Zurich, London, Somerset, New York and Los Angeles. Hauser & Wirth Somerset opened in July 2014 and is a pioneering world-class gallery and multipurpose art centre, which acts as a destination for experiencing art, architecture and the remarkable Somerset landscape through new and innovative exhibitions of contemporary art.

We are looking for an Assistant to Senior Director in Somerset with experience in supporting a senior member of staff in running a department, programming activities and bringing a team together.

This position requires immaculate attention to detail, communication, organisation, discretion and someone who is responsive and comfortable being the voice of their leader, when needed, internally and externally.

It is essential that the role has an appreciation for the arts and desirable to have previous experience in the world of art.

Person profile / experience:
Proven Executive / Personal Assistant experience.
Professional, discreet, loyal, and approachable demeanour.
A proactive team player, open to supporting a wide range of site-based tasks.
Creative thinker with a strong commitment to supporting collaboration, team effectiveness, and smooth site operations.
Highly effective at prioritising a varied workload and problem-solving proactively.
Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow instruction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate views clearly and confidently.
Trusted to act as the ‘eyes and ears’ for the Senior Director, providing clear, timely reporting and updates.
Confident when needed to be client facing, lead meetings, and instruct wider team.
Exemplary IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and Adobe InDesign.