Gallery Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in Derry-Londonderry is seeking a Gallery Assistant to support operations and engage with visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience interacting with the public, a keen interest in visual arts, and will receive training in exhibition handling. Responsibilities include managing the gallery, assisting during events, and ensuring a safe environment for visitors. This temporary part-time role offers flexible working hours and a competitive wage between £7.55 to £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Interest in visual arts exhibitions.
• Close attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Keyholding for the CCA premises.
• Acting as front of house for public enquiries.
• Invigilating artwork and condition reporting.
• Assisting with exhibition installation.
• Handling cash and record-keeping.

Skills

Experience of working with the public

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe programmes

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Interest in visual arts

Emergency first aid training

Lone working experience

Speaking additional languages

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe programmes

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART DERRY-LONDONDERRYThe Centre for Contemporary Art Derry-Londonderry (CCA) is seeking an individual to join the team as Gallery Assistant.The Gallery Assistant will play a key part of the CCA team and will receive training to support CCA across a range of duties, including duty managing the CCA building and creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors to CCA. As the front of house and representative of CCA, a polite, professional and friendly demeanour is essential to the role. There will be some lone working and a practical approach to keyholding, operations, health and safety and willingness to communicate with a wide range of audiences about contemporary art is essential.The Gallery Assistant will support the CCA team as required including researching and assisting across marketing, public programmes and administration including stock-taking. They will receive on-the-job training in art handling during exhibition changeover and building management.

Responsibilities

• Keyholding locking and unlocking CCA premises.
• Acting as front of house, first point of contact for the public and hirers; responding to enquiries and requests in the appropriate manner.
• Invigilate artwork; protecting fragile work from harm or theft, condition reporting.
• Cleaning when necessary.
• Undertaking visitor surveys as required.
• Collating visitor information for reporting.
• Assisting with exhibition installation and deinstallation when required.
• Handling cash through donations and sales, cashing up and record-keeping.
• Assisting with the safety of staff and visitors in the gallery.
• Assisting with preparation and support during public events.
• Compiling schools workshop packs and maintaining Family Activity packs.
• Communicating the ideas behind artworks and events clearly to a wide range of visiting public.
• Assisting with research for exhibitions, funding applications, marketing, procurement and more.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of working with the public.
• Interest in working with visual arts exhibitions.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe programmes.
• Experience of working in the charitable sector, community and voluntary organisations.
• Lone working experience.
• Capable of working effectively as part of a team, or independently while remaining self-reliant.
• Close attention to detail while remaining professional.
• Speaking additional languages is advantageous.
• Emergency first aid training.

Further Information

The Employer is: CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART DERRY-LONDONDERRYJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1744177 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration Area Derry or Londonderry Location Artillery Street, Londonderry/Derry Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 07/11/2025 Closing date 18/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.