Bookshop Assistant

Visual Arts South West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization in the UK is seeking a Bookshop Assistant for their bustling gallery. You will provide excellent customer service and maintain knowledge of books and products, ensuring smooth sales transactions. This role requires working weekends and flexibility for holiday cover. Candidates passionate about contemporary art and cultural organizations will thrive. We offer a permanent contract with a salary of £25,396.80 per annum, paid pro-rata, which is £12.21 per hour. Interested candidates must apply before 9 am on 6th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of books and products available in the bookshop.
• Ability to provide a warm welcome and excellent customer service.
• Flexibility to cover shifts and provide holiday cover.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for customers in the Bookshop.
• Ensure smooth transaction of sales and accurate stock maintenance.
• Work weekends and a Friday shift on a rolling basis.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Knowledge of books and products

Interest in contemporary art

Job description

Bookshop Assistant

Arnolfini Gallery is looking for a Bookshop Assistant to join our busy team.

You will be the first point of contact for customers to the Bookshop, providing a warm welcome and excellent customer service to visitors. The post holder will possess a good knowledge of the books and products available in the bookshop and ensure the smooth transaction of sales and accurate stock maintenance. You will also have an interest in contemporary art or cultural organisations.

Working Hours

As one of three Bookshop Assistants, the postholder will be expected to work two out of every three weekends (Saturday and Sunday, six hours each day) and a Friday shift (eight hours) on the other week. Flexibility will be required to provide holiday cover annually and to cover occasional unplanned leave and sickness.

Contract & Salary

Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £25,396.80 per annum (paid on a pro‑rata basis) £12.21 per hour.

Application Deadline

Please complete your application via the link below before 9am Tuesday 6th January 2026. Applications after this time will not be considered.

Interviews will be held week commencing 12th January 2026. Please read the Bookshop Assistant Job Description and Personal Specification. If you would like to apply, please complete the Bookshop Assistant Application form, detailing how your skills and experience match the criteria of this role.