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Gallery Assistant, Greensville Trust

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Â£15k-20k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 8, 2026
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Description

Job Summary

The Gallery Assistant supports the day-to-day running of the gallery, providing organisational, administrative and programme support to help present Islamic art as a source of beauty, meaning and intercultural understanding. They will contribute to a welcoming, well-run gallery for all visitors.

Job Description

Gallery Operations & Administration:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Gallery.
- Help ensure the gallery is open, safe, and ready to welcome visitors, and support the smooth running of exhibitions and displays.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems, including visitor data and exhibition documentation.
- Assist with fundraising and development activity, including researching funding opportunities, drafting and submitting grant applications, grant administration and reporting to funders, and donor and sponsor events.

Curatorial & Programme Support:
- Support the installation, care, and de-installation of exhibitions and displays.
- Assist with research, collection documentation, loans, and the preparation of interpretation and exhibition text.
- Help plan and deliver events, talks, tours, and public programmes that make the gallery accessible and relevant to diverse audiences.
- Support relationships with artists, scholars, lenders, partner institutions, and other stakeholders.
- Support in the co-ordination and training gallery volunteers.

Visitor Experience & Engagement
- Welcome visitors and groups, and help create an inclusive and respectful environment.
- Support communications and engagement activity, including social media, newsletters, and website content.

Hours: This is a part time role for 24 hours/week.
Salary: £19,000

Job Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in an administrative, or coordination role, ideally in a gallery, arts, or heritage setting.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of management or coordination.
- This is an on-site role based in Bradford.

Desirable:
- Knowledge of Islamic art, history, and heritage, and respect for its spiritual and cultural significance.
- Experience of supporting exhibitions, events, or public programmes.
- Proficiency in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or Urdu.
- Experience of social media and digital communications.

Values & Behaviours:
- Deep respect for the spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of Islamic art.
- Commitment to excellence, authenticity, and cultural integrity.
- Reliable, proactive, and attentive to detail.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming to colleagues, volunteers, and visitors.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected] by 23:59 on 8 November 2026.

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