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Senior Executive Assistant, Bradford Literature Festival

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 30, 2026
  •  jobs@bradfordlitfest.co.uk
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Description

Job Summary

This role will provide proactive, high-level executive support to the CEO and Artistic Director of Bradford Literature Festival (BLF), enabling effective leadership across artistic, organisational, fundraising and partnership priorities.

Job Description

You will join a small, ambitious team working at the heart of an organisation with a wide-ranging network of national and international relationships. Working directly with BLF's Founder, CEO and Artistic Director, you will play a trusted and important role in supporting their work, helping to manage the relationships, engagements and priorities that drive Culture Squared forward.

Role purpose
To provide proactive, high-level executive support to the CEO and Artistic Director, enabling effective leadership across artistic, organisational, fundraising and partnership priorities. The role requires excellent judgement, discretion and organisational ability, alongside the confidence to anticipate needs, manage competing demands and taking ownership of executive support processes.
The postholder will manage the CEO's diary, correspondence and preparation; coordinate Board and senior leadership meetings; oversee the follow-through of key commitments; and support relationships with trustees, funders, partners and other stakeholders. They will ensure that the CEO's time is used effectively and that
important engagements, decisions and actions are properly prepared and progressed.

To view the full role description and person specification please visit BLF's website. Hybrid working would be considered for this role, but in-office working is preferred.

Job Requirements

Substantial experience providing executive support to a CEO, Artistic Director or senior executive.

Experience coordinating formal Board, trustee or senior leadership meetings.

Excellent written English, with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate correspondence, briefings and formal documents.

Strong judgement and initiative, with the ability to anticipate needs, prioritise effectively, resolve problems and act independently within agreed authority.

Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain oversight of commitments and ensure work is completed.

Confident and diplomatic communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and follow up firmly when required.

High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive information and relationships.

Strong attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Office and shared digital working systems.

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How to Apply

To view the full role description and person specification please visit BLF's website. To apply please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

Deadline to apply is 30 November 2026, at 23:59.

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