Part-time role (3-4 days per week)
£33-£35k pro rata (depending on experience)
Gloucester based (Hybrid, remote working considered)
About The Music Works
The Music Works is a Gloucestershire charity that transforms young lives through music. We’re specialists in working with young people in challenging circumstances to help them reach their full potential in music, in learning and in life. We work with over 3,000 young people a year in schools and our four community studios in Gloucester, and the Forest of Dean. Our approach is youth-led, with young people involved at every stage of planning and delivery.
About the role
This is a senior executive role to support the CEO achieve the organisational strategic objectives and vision and mission. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant who can act as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping to manage complex priorities, build and maintain key relationships, and drive organisational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years’ executive support experience, demonstrating exceptional organisational abilities and emotional intelligence. You will need to be someone who can anticipate needs, think strategically, and maintain professional discretion whilst handling sensitive information. We’re seeking an individual who shares our passion for transforming young lives through music and can effectively represent both the CEO and The Music Works to stakeholders.
We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace means all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All applications will be anonymised at shortlisting to manage unconscious biases and promotes fair selection practices.
To apply, please submit:
1. Your current CV
2. A detailed cover letter that explains how you meet the person specification and your previous experience in line with the role responsibilities
3. Send your application to recruitment@themusicworks.org.uk
Closing Date: 28th February 2024
Note: Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th March or Thursday 14th March – please let us know if you are not able to make either of these dates when submitting your application, thank you.
References will be taken up prior to appointment
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