Assistant Bookshop Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Role
Arnolfini Gallery is looking for a Assistant Bookshop Manager to support the Bookshop Manager by ensuring all day-to-day operations are carried out effectively and to assist the development of Arnolfini’s retail offer.
Who are we looking for?
You will have experience of working in a customer orientated retail environment and enjoy working with people. You will also assist in the development of the Bookshop’s product range and must be enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas.
Bookshop Assistant Manager
Working Hours: 32 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 6.30pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £21,000 to £24,000 per annum (Pro Rata salary £16,800 to £19,200)
Interviews will be held week commencing 3 July 2023.
Please read the Bookshop Assistant Manager Job Description and Personal Specification on the Arnolfini Website.
If you would like to apply, please complete the Bookshop Assistant Manager Application form on the Arnolfini website, detailing how your skills and experiences match the criteria of this role.
Please complete your Application Form with a completed Equal Opportunities Form on our website by 9am Tuesday 27 June 2023.
Please do not apply via this Indeed website.
Sorry, but applications after the above deadline will not be considered.
If you have any other questions regarding this role, please contact recruitment@arnolfini.org.uk
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32 per week
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Bookshop Manager roles across Arnolfini's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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