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Gallery Coordinator, Bethlem Gallery

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Gallery Coordinator to support the work of the gallery team across a range of activities, including workshop support and administration. If you are an organised, calm multitasker and team player committed to the role the arts can play in society we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

We are seeking a gallery coordinator to support the work of the gallery team across a range of activities. We are looking for someone to support the running of the studio space and gallery, work with artists, carry out administration for the gallery, purchase supplies, support workshops, exhibition preparation, art sales and evaluation. This is an opportunity to be a key member of the gallery team in a varied role.

Gallery coordinator: Supporting workshop and studio activity, gallery operations, office organisation and admin, art sales and evaluation.

Reports to: Artist Development Lead, Bethlem Gallery

Direct reports: none

Location: Bethlem Gallery, Bethlem Royal Hospital, BR3 3BX. Must be able to come to Gallery four/five days a week. Occasional work at other hospital sites at Lewisham/Denmark Hill.

Hours: Full time Mon- Friday (including some evenings and weekends claimed back as TOIL)

Salary: £28,000

Contract type: Permanent

Deadline for applications: 9am Tuesday 28 May 2024

Job starts: July/August 2024

Job Requirements

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

  • At least two years' experience working in an arts or mental health setting
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Strong knowledge of visual arts, and experience working with artists
  • Knowledge of arts and mental health sectors' issues and priorities. (Desirable)

Personal attributes

  • Calm, reliable, kind, collaborative and efficient
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust quickly to changing priorities, and support team where most needed
  • Commitment to, and understanding of Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities and inclusion Policies
  • Understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses and a commitment to personal development.
  • Able to work flexible hours including evenings where required
  • Alignment with the vision, mission and values of Bethlem Gallery.

Job Responsibilities

The Gallery coordinator is a new full-time role to support artists, the running of the gallery, studio space, carry out administration, purchase supplies, support workshops, exhibition preparation, art sales and evaluation.

OPERATIONAL

  • Support with workshop and exhibition preparation and delivery
  • Cover the front desk and support visitor experience as and when needed
  • Support with schools work and visits where needed
  • Support artists - for example in the studio or with applications/portfolio reviews
  • Ensure the Gallery, studio, offices and stores are well organised.

ADMINISTRATION

  • Oversee daily art sales admin - keeping record of stock and updating sales sheets
  • Carry out surveys and evaluation and reporting and evaluation where needed
  • Respond to general enquiries
  • Update spreadsheets and systems
  • Ensure the studio and office are well stocked: purchase supplies under guidance of operations manager
  • Manage Eventbrite

and more - please see https://bethlemgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gallery-Coordinator-Job-Pack-Bethlem-Gallery-2024.pdf - job pack

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How to Apply

If you are a skillful and caring arts/charity professional who is excited by the work we do and meet the essential criteria then we would love to hear from you.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates from the global majority, who are currently underrepresented within our team.

If you’re worried you do not fit all the criteria but do have relevant experience that could make you a great candidate, we encourage you to apply.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job to anna.parsonage@bethlemgallery.com

We welcome applications in written, audio or video formats. To submit applications in an alternative format, to request information in an alternative format or to discuss any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process please email anna.parsonage@bethlemgallery.com.

Deadline: 28 May 9am

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