GALLERY ASSiSTANT.

OVERViEW.

EDiT. is looking for a reliable and detail oriented Gallery Assistant to join our team on a part time basis starting at 8-10 days a month - with a possibility for the role to grow.  This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a quickly growing gallery. The ideal applicant will be flexible - weekend and evening availability are a regular requirement.

THE ROLE.

Your role as Gallery Assistant will be a mixture of day to day gallery operations and art fairs and exhibitions, alongside the related admin. Specific roles include but are not limited to:

  • Shipping online orders and delivering framed works.
  • Framing admin and communicating with the workshop.
  • Installation of artworks in customers homes.
  • Assisting with a monthly installation and deinstallation of artworks in the gallery and as part of our regular exhibition programme. 
  • Transport artworks between the gallery and off-site storage facilities. 
  • Set up and maintain the gallery space for exhibitions and events.
  • Collaborate with the rest of the gallery team to ensure a seamless experience for clients, artists and visitors.
  • Assist with general gallery operations, including inventory management and equipment upkeep.
  • Sales.
  • Art fairs.

HOURS: 8-10 days a month. Flexibility is essential as weekend and occasional evening work will be required. Our standard working day is 9am - 5.30pm in the week and 9.45-5.15 at the weekend with a 30 min unpaid lunch break.

PLACES OF WORK: EDiT. 2 Greenwich Market, London, SE10 and The Viewing Room, SE8.

PAY: £14 per hour.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service experience and confidence working independently. Starting as an assistant role, this job is designed to grow as we do and therefore we are looking for ambitious individuals to join the team who will enjoy building relationships that benefit the gallery.

The following qualities are a must:

  • Knowledge and interest in art - particularly urban contemporary.
  • Organised and a competent administrator.
  • Confident using power tools.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Strong attention to detail - both in the physical space and within your desk work.
  • Flexibility regarding hours, particularly during exhibition changes and events (you will be informed ahead of time).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Great communication skills and a professional, courteous demeanour.
  • Attention to detail.

TO APPLY:

If this does sound like you then please use the application form below.  We don't want you to spend a load time writing a cover letter but have included a couple of quick questions for you to answer about yourself and what you would bring to the team. 

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 30th June, but as we are looking for three team members we will be interviewing as we receive applications. These roles will be filled as soon as we find the right candidates, so get your application in as soon as you can :)

Please note - due to high volumes of applicants we can only get back to successful candidates.  Please note that a valid drivers licence is a requirement for this role.

If you are an energetic person looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic gallery environment, we’d love to hear from you.