Our client is a commercial art gallery in Edinburgh specializing in 20th century Scottish and contemporary fine art in conjunction with international applied arts.
They are looking for a Galley Manager (Maternity Cover) to work closely with their Gallery Directors in a varied and well-rounded role.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the smooth running of the gallery administration, office, and programme support
- Reporting to the directors, working closely with the registrar and exhibition co-ordinators
- General core administration, including monthly mailing
- Working with numerous suppliers, including designers, printers, and framers
- Front facing communication by phone, email, and in person
- Maintain ongoing promotion and advertising of the gallery
- Arrange transportation of work to and from the gallery, both nationally and internationally
- Develop and maintain client lists and database management
- Update the gallery website
- Supporting the events programme, with live and recorded events via Zoom
- Art handling including hanging, packing, and preparing paintings and artworks
Candidate Specifications:
- Proactive, driven, and hands-on management skills
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure while maintaining a high level of written and oral communication
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Punctuality and ability to meet deadlines
- A key team player and motivator with experience successfully leading a small team
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience with front facing customer service and support
- Highly developed administrative and IT skills, including database management
- Experience managing social media and mailings
- Highly proficient in Microsoft package, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, in particular Photoshop and InDesign
- A flexible and practical approach to work and the ability to take guidance and instruction
- A full clean driving licence
Desirable but not Essential:
- Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for art
- Film and audio experience – Premier Pro and YouTube
- Experience with Matterport and File Maker Pro
Location: Edinburgh
To be filled ASAP
5-day week with one additional Saturday per calendar month (time off in lieu) with additional hours as required for associated events (time off in lieu).
Salary: 27.5k + (dependent upon relevant skills and experience)
To be filled ASAP
5-day week with one additional Saturday per calendar month (time off in lieu) with additional hours as required for associated events (time off in lieu).
Salary: 27.5k + (dependent upon relevant skills and experience)