Gallery Assistant

Gallery Assistant

Beaux Arts Bath is seeking a full-time gallery assistant. To be considered applicants must include a cover letter as detailed below.

The candidate should above all be well-organised, tidy, computer-literate and able to handle a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the gallery.

Good inter-personal skills, multi-tasking, an ability to work independently, and attention to detail are essential. Experience within the art world is not essential as this role is focused on administration and office organisation. Full training on art-work handling will be provided.

Main responsibilities:

• Administrative support for Gallery: diary management and upkeep, maintaining and updating paper and digital records, maintaining office supplies
• Bookkeeping skills: organising invoices and receipts, updating spreadsheets
• Assisting with organisation and basic cleaning when needed to ensure a consistent high level of presentation within the gallery
• Confidently discussing and providing assistance with information on artists, sales, and other general enquiries in person, or via phone and email
• Assisting with planning and producing content for social media accounts, following exhibition and art fair schedules, maintaining awareness of the best tone and presentation for the gallery
• Updating and maintaining the website, using Wordpress, to ensure all information is accurate and well-presented
• Preparing packages and arranging for courier collection.
• Assisting in the organisation of events such as exhibition openings and art fairs – including ordering drinks, supplies, and set up and take down
• Opening and closing the gallery.
• Basic practical DIY tasks.
• Supporting other staff with their duties where necessary

Key competencies:

• Highly organised with strong time management
• Computer literacy
• Excellent people skills with a positive, sociable attitude

Position: Full Time

Term: 3 month trial period leading to 12-month contract with a view to extend.

5 days per week, including Saturday, 10.00-5.00 plus flexibility during installation and art fairs; 28 days holiday pro rata incl. bank holidays.

Approx. £21,000 p.a. plus variable commission.

Applicants please send CV and cover letter (single-side A4) by email. Within the cover letter please answer the following three questions using one paragraph each:

• Could you describe how your previous experience would help in this role?
• Could you name one influential person in your life and say why?
• Could you give an example of someone you regard as successful and why?

Deadline for applications: 6 May 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From £21,000.00 per year

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/05/2023