Assistant Operations Manager

RMS Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for an art gallery in London. This role requires someone with management experience and a passion for operations. Responsibilities include overseeing gallery operations, managing front-of-house staff, and coordinating logistics for events. The ideal candidate will have a strong organizational skill set and a desire for long-term growth within operations. This is a chance to thrive in a creative environment and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in an operations position required.
• Track record of managing front-of-house and back-of-house responsibilities.
• Motivated for long-term growth within operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day gallery operations.
• Manage and schedule front-of-house staff.
• Coordinate logistics for events and private views.

Skills

Management experience

Strong organisational skills

Interest in operations

Job description

Key Details

• Role: Assistant Operations Manager
• Location: London
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Industry: Creative
• Days in Office: 5 days
• Hours: 10.00 - 18.00
• Salary: Up to £37,000 DOE

Company Overview

We have just picked up a fantastic role for an Assistant Operations Manager to join an art gallery in the heart of London. This is a varied role that combines operations, front‑of‑house management, and event support on a 40:40:20 split respectively. This position would suit someone that thrives in an operations based role within a creative environment. You should be someone looking to progress down the Ops route long term. This is a fantastic role for a creative, motivated ops assistant looking to take on more responsibility and evolve with a lovely team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day‑to‑day gallery operations and ensuring smooth running of the space
• Line‑managing and scheduling FOH staff, supporting with training and recruitment where needed
• Managing suppliers, contractors, and building maintenance
• Supporting with health & safety, compliance, and risk assessments
• Coordinating logistics for private views, events, and special projects
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners

Skills and Experience

• Management experience required
• Minimum of 2 years in an operations position
• A genuine interest in operations and developing a career in this area
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to oversee both FOH and back‑of‑house responsibilities
• Someone motivated by long‑term growth within operations

RMS Recruitment thanks you for your application and looks forward to speaking to you. However, we regret that we will only be able to respond to successful applicants who fulfil all the criteria.

If you are already registered with RMS, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant directly quoting the above reference number.