EDiT. Greenwich

Arts Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in Greater London is seeking reliable Gallery Assistants to join their team. The role requires excellent customer service skills and flexibility for weekend and evening work. Candidates should have a strong interest in urban contemporary art, organizational skills, and be confident with power tools. This position offers a pay rate of £14 per hour plus commission and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant art environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and interest in urban contemporary art.
• Competent in administration tasks and organization.
• Confident in using power tools and conducting framing consultations.
• Ability to manage sales orders and website administration.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the gallery each day.
• Manage sales of artworks and customer orders.
• Conduct framing consultations for customers.
• Handle and store artworks safely.
• Administer goods in and website content.
• Support the gallery manager with various tasks.

Skills

Knowledge and interest in art

Organised and a competent administrator

Confident using power tools

Strong attention to detail

Flexibility regarding hours

Ability to work independently

Great communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

EDiT. is looking for reliable and target driven Gallery Assistants to join our growing team.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a quickly growing gallery, even if you don't have experience in the arts. The successful applicant will be flexible - weekend and evening availability are a regular requirement.

You will have excellent customer service experience and confidence working independently. Starting as an assistant role, this job has room to grow as we do and therefore we are looking for ambitious individuals to join the team who will enjoy building lasting relationships that benefit the gallery.

HOURS: Flexibility is essential as weekend and occasional evening work will be required.

PLACES OF WORK: Neal St, Covent Garden WC2H 9DA and EDiT. 2 Greenwich Market, SE10.

PAY: £14 per hour plus commission

Job Requirements

The following qualities are a must:

• Knowledge and interest in art - particularly urban contemporary.
• Organised and a competent administrator.
• Confident using power tools.
• Strong attention to detail - both in the physical space and within your desk work.
• Flexibility regarding hours, particularly during exhibition changes and events (you will be informed ahead of time).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Great communication skills and a professional, courteous demeanour.

Job Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Opening and closing the gallery
• Sale of artworks and order management
• Conducting framing consultations
• Handling and storing artworks
• Goods in and website admin
• Other ad hoc responsibilities to support the gallery manager including delivery of works and home hangs

Please apply by emailing a C.V. and cover letter to [emailprotected] with [emailprotected] in cc. If you don't have experience in the arts that is not a problem - please just let us know how your previous experience has prepared you for this role :)

Applications close at midnight on 25th Jan 2026.

Art gallery specialising in Urban Contemporary