Gallery Assistant

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London gallery is looking for a Gallery Assistant to support Directors in various tasks, including research, operations, and gallery activity. The ideal candidate will possess strong research skills and be organized. Responsibilities include managing inquiries, assisting with artwork research, and supporting gallery exhibitions. The position is perfect for someone interested in the art market and capable of working in a small team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in artwork cataloguing and provenance research.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for incoming enquiries via email, phone, and social media.
• Provide research support to the Directors, including artwork research.
• Assist with gallery exhibitions and art fairs.

Skills

Artwork cataloguing

Research skills

Communication skills

Tools

Artlogic

Job description

Alchemy is excited to be working with an established London gallery to recruit a Gallery Assistant to support the Directors across research, operations, and day-to-day gallery activity. This is a varied, hands-on role within a small team, ideal for someone highly organised with strong research skills and an interest in the art market.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for incoming enquiries via email, phone, website, and social media
• Provide research support to the Directors, including artwork and provenance research, and assist with external enquiries
• Support object management, including basic cataloguing, labelling, and maintaining accurate records using Artlogic
• Liaise with restorers, mounters, and technical specialists, coordinating quotes, collections, and deliveries
• Assist with gallery exhibitions and art fairs, including installations and post-fair debriefs
• Support press, PR, and digital activity, including Instagram, Mailchimp, and image requests
• Assist with website updates and general IT troubleshooting in liaison with external providers
• Provide general administrative and operational support across the gallery

Key Requirements

• Experience in artwork cataloguing and provenance research
• Excellent communisations and writing skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional, service-oriented approach
• Comfortable working across multiple functions in a small team environment

Send us your CV if this sounds like you!