Gallery Technician

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious gallery in Manchester as a Gallery Technician. This full-time role involves managing artwork, supporting gallery events, and ensuring high operational standards. Ideal for proactive individuals with strong organisational and customer service skills.

Benefits

Staff discounts and benefits platform

Access to Financial and Mental Wellbeing Platform

Contributory pension scheme

Initial holiday allowance of 28 days

Qualifications

• Highly organised and efficient in managing multiple tasks.
• Confident with excellent customer service skills.
• Driving license is essential for potential client visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage stockroom efficiently, ensuring all artwork is labelled and accessible.
• Support gallery team with re-hanging artwork and organizing events.
• Provide after-sales follow-up with clients.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

We have an opportunity at our prestigious Manchester Gallery to join the team as a Gallery Technician. We’re seeking a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills to help maintain our high standards and support gallery operations. You’ll be responsible for setting up new artist releases, gallery events, and exhibitions throughout the year, as well as supporting the gallery team during peak times. This is a full-time role, working 5 days out of 7 (Sunday to Thursday), based in Manchester. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to build long-lasting relationships, you might be the person we’re looking for.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the stockroom efficiently, ensuring all artwork is clearly labelled, accessible, and easy to find.
2. Ensure artwork is handled carefully to minimise damage through correct wrapping and storage.
3. Process gallery deliveries correctly, following stockroom procedures.
4. Support the gallery team with re-hanging artwork, including printing and displaying price tags and artist biographies.
5. Assist in organising and running artist appearances, gallery events, and exhibitions.
6. Provide after-sales follow-up with clients and feedback on client satisfaction.
7. Perform physical duties as required on a daily basis.

What We Offer:

1. Great career prospects in a fast-growing business.
2. A salary of £27,000 plus bonus.
3. Staff discounts and benefits platform.
4. Access to our Financial and Mental Wellbeing Platform.
5. Contributory pension scheme.
6. Initial holiday allowance of 28 days (pro rata), plus 1 day for each year of service up to 33 days.

Requirements:

1. Highly organised and efficient in managing multiple tasks.
2. Confident, well-presented, with excellent customer service skills.
3. Strong communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
4. Keen attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
5. Motivated to achieve targets, including sales targets when necessary.
6. Driving license is essential for potential client visits.

If this sounds like you, Apply Now to join our team in Manchester!