Gallery Assistant at Talbot Rice Gallery

Gallery Assistant at Talbot Rice Gallery

Talbot Rice Gallery are seeking a Gallery Assistant to join our team. The post holder will bring their enthusiasm for contemporary art to public audiences and provide secretarial and administrative support for the Gallery team to deliver TRG’s exhibition programme. Candidates must show aptitude for a publicly facing role with demonstrable ability to work with visitors in a professional, helpful and welcoming manner and stay calm under pressure;

the skills to relay in a clear manner the information and ideas behind the exhibitions as provided by curators; understanding of hospitality and the initiative to support the team in hosting events, meetings and artists’ visits; accuracy and excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise tasks as required.

When the Gallery is open to the public, the working days are usually Tuesday‑Saturday, 9:15 am‑5:15 pm. There is flexibility required around/when events are held. In August, the schedule can be adjusted to include Sunday and Monday working (maintaining a 5‑day week).

• Relevant work experience in a customer facing position, with demonstrable ability to deal with visitors and contacts in a professional, helpful and welcoming manner.
• Experience of working with volunteers or mentoring others; experience in a museum or arts and education environment would be plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Skills in organising, prioritising tasks and planning ahead.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of basic office equipment and software, and ability to master new standard packages and office equipment.
• Understanding and ability to apply relevant standard procedures, including health and safety, and security requirements of a public gallery space.

• CV

• The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.
• Interviews will be held in person on Thursday, 12th June 2025.

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family‑friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on the staff benefits page and use the reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Talbot Rice Gallery is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Job Identification: 12518

Locations:
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
, GB (100% On‑campus)

Organization:
Edinburgh University Group

Department:
Edinburgh College of Art office

Apply Before: 06/03/2025, 11:59 PM

Health and Safety Requirements:
No key hazards identified for this post

Criminal Record Check:
No criminal record check required

Contract Type:
Fixed Term

Job Schedule:

Full time

Grade: UE03

Number of Openings: 1

Job Function:
Library and information management

Grade UE03: £23,414 - £25,448 per annum; appointment normally at the starting step of the range