Gallery Technician

Castle Fine Art; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious art gallery in Manchester is seeking a full-time Gallery Technician. The role involves managing the stockroom and supporting gallery operations, including setting up events and maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will be organized, possess strong communication skills, and be highly motivated. This position offers a salary of £27,000 plus bonuses, a supportive work environment, and benefits including holiday allowance and pension. Apply now to join an amazing team!

Benefits

Staff discounts

Access to Financial and Mental Wellbeing Platform

28 days holiday, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Extremely well-organised and efficient in dealing with multiple tasks.
• Confident and presentable, with an understanding of exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the stockroom efficiently with clear labeling of all artwork.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of artwork to minimize damage.
• Support gallery team in organizing and running events throughout the year.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Job description

Overview

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

What The Gallery Technician Role Includes :

• You’ll manage the stockroom efficiently, ensuring that all artwork is clearly labelled, accessible, and easy to find
• You’ll ensure artwork is treated carefully and damage is minimised through correct wrapping and storage
• You’ll process all gallery deliveries correctly and in line with stockroom procedures
• You’ll support the gallery team with re-hanging as and when required, including printing and displaying price tags and artist biographies for all artwork on show
• You’ll support the gallery team in the organising and running of artist appearances and other gallery events and exhibitions throughout the year
• You’ll provide after-sales follow up with clients and provide feedback on client satisfaction
• As this role also entails physical duties on a daily basis, we’ll need you to be able to handle such tasks whilst working

What We Will Offer You :

• Great Career Prospects in a fast-paced and growing business
• A salary of £27,000, plusbonus
• Staff discounts and a benefits platform for other retailers
• Access to our Financial and Mental Wellbeing Platform
• Contributory enrolment into our Pension scheme
• 28 days (pro rata) initial holiday allowance, plus 1 additional day for each year of service (to a maximum of 33 days per annum)

What We Need From You :

• You’ll be extremely well-organised and efficient in dealing with multiple tasks
• You’re confident, highly presentable and with an understanding of exceptional customer service
• As Client interaction will also be a regular occurrence, you’ll have excellent communication skills
• You’ll have the ability to effectively communicate in person and by phone
• You’ll have a keen attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• You’ll be highly motivated to achieve against set targets (including sales targets when necessary)
• A driving license is essential (for possible home consultation visits with clients)

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