Byard Art is seeking an organised, proactive and personable Gallery Manager to join the team on a part-time maternity cover basis. Working three days a week with one Saturday a month.
This varied role offers the opportunity to work across all aspects of gallery operations, including exhibitions and art fairs, client relations, sales administration and general business management within a busy contemporary art gallery.
Applicants must have proven management experience, strong demonstrable organisational skills, and a degree-level education or equivalent qualification.
Financial
- Report on monthly accounts to the partners.
- Issue artists invoices monthly.
- Reconcile petty cash and till monthly.
- Check accuracy of bills as they are presented.
- Be aware of regular bank standing charges and gallery commitments.
- Exercise judgement on the relative priorities for creditors and debtors.
- Liaise with book keepers.
- Take responsibility for processing any insurance claims.
Personnel
- Prioritise work and allocate tasks for other members of staff.
- Keep records of holiday and sick leave.
- Process Pension contributions.
Gallery
- Help customers in the gallery, cheerfully and positively.
- Present a positive image of the gallery in looks and manner, and with a sense of humour.
- Maintain and look after stock.
- Carry out and report on the annual stock take.
- Ensure that all movement of stock is accurately recorded on the data base.
- Keep track of customer enquiries, and follow them up until there is a conclusion
- Ensure that the website is up to date, and that new art and artists are updated regularly.
- Ensure the general good maintenance of the gallery including cleaning and decoration.
- Be aware of any security issues, including vulnerability of art work to theft
- Take responsibility for addressing any problems that occur, and understand when escalation to partners is necessary.
- Be flexible with working time and, when necessary, come in to the gallery early or stay late for customers, artist and deliveries or collections.
- Ensure sufficient general stationery available, and organise printing of gallery stationery when required
Salary: £27,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata for 3 days per week
Closing Date : 15th June
Interview Date : 18th June
Please apply with a cover letter and CV.
See more information and browse the gallery here - https://byardart.co.uk/were-hiring/
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
