
Finance and Administration Assistant – part time
Maternity cover from Mid-March/ April to December 2021
Northern Print is a company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales. We receive regular funding from Arts Council England as a National Portfolio organisation.
We are seeking to appoint a temporary Finance and Administration Assistant. This is a part time post and is to cover maternity leave up until the end of December 2021.
We would like the successful candidate in post as soon as possible (Mid-March) so that there is adequate time for handover.
About Northern Print
Northern Print is a production facility providing the equipment, expertise and support to make prints and print-related artworks. The professional studio is primarily used by artists including those whose main focus is printmaking plus a wide range of other arts professionals, designers and craftspeople.
The studio, the heart of NP, is a vital resource for artists in the region. The studio facility is professionally maintained, with artists and recreational users supported by expert technical staff to create the work they want to make in a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
Our learning programme gives people skills and experiences of printmaking at a range of levels and a regular programme of adult classes and courses teaching printmaking skills are available to artists, arts professionals and others. Bespoke printmaking workshops for schools and community groups are run at NP along with outreach workshops across the region.
As an advocate for printmaking, we provide a whole range of advice and support to other organisations in the region including print production, access to knowledge and networks and artists. NP is recognised as a leading print studio nationally with a strong reputation internationally for innovative and ambitious programming in printmaking.
We are an active partner within Ouseburn and work with other arts and non-arts venues and organisations to support the development of the area as a place to visit, live, learn and work.
Covid restrictions and home-working
Northern Print is currently closed due to Covid restrictions and all staff are working from home. The successful candidate will be expected to work from home and will be provided with a laptop. Should restrictions change this could be reviewed. There is also sometimes a need to coordinate with systems on site.
About the role
Working Hours |
Approx. 2 days per week (flexible working patterns welcome) |
Grade/Salary |
In the region of £18k pro rata depending on experience |
Reports to |
Director |
Job Summary To contribute towards the efficient financial administration of Northern Print. |
Main Responsibilities/Activities
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Working Relationships
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Budgetary Responsibility
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Person Specification
Required:
Qualifications and Experience
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Technical Skills and Knowledge
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Personal Qualities
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Desirable:
Qualifications and Experience
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Technical Skills and Knowledge
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How to Apply:
To apply please send a letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the above job description and person specification and your CV and email this to anna@northernprint.org.uk by 5pm on 1 March 2021.
Please note all applications must be submitted via email – we cannot accept postal applications.
Interviews to take place via zoom - proposed dates for interview Friday 5 or Monday 8 March 2021.
For more information, please contact anna@northernprint.org.uk
Please not Northern Print is an equal opportunities employer and would actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the arts and cultural sector.