Administrator – closing date 17 March 2023

OpenHand OpenSpace is based in West Reading with a number of artist studios and a gallery in the Grade II listed Brock Keep. The organisation is run by volunteers, some of whom have studios at OHOS. The organisation requires a regular level of administration ensuring that the day-to-day finances, insurance and other statutory requirements are in order and correspondence with the membership and other interested parties is maintained.

What skills and qualities are we looking for?

  • general administrative skills including email, MS Office, bookkeeping and record keeping
  • very good communication skills, orally and in writing
  • confidence to deal with visitors, contractors and artists
  • very good organisational skills, proactivity and commitment
  • ability to prioritise essential tasks while also completing routine tasks
  • ability to work independently, but also enjoy being part of a team
  • An interest in contemporary art and the local community
  • Enthusiasm, proactivity and curiosity

You will work for 6.5 – 7 hours per week, based at Brock Keep, 571 Oxford Road, Reading. Remote access to the shared Google Drive and email can be provided to enable some working from home. There is scope for flexibility on your weekly working pattern, hours and days, which can be discussed at interview.

Address Line 1
Brock Keep
Address line 2
571 Oxford Road
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG30 1HL
Contract type
Part time
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£15/hour
Contact
Peter Driver, Secretary
Mobile
07585 112301
How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to secretary@ohos.org.uk telling us how your skills, qualities and experience match what we are looking for.

Open for applications from
28 February 2023
Closing date for applications
17 March 2023
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course