We're Hiring! Part-Time Gallery Assistant

A weekend-based role (4–8 hours per week) with the opportunity to grow into an Art Consultant position as the gallery develops.

Gallery Assistant (Progression to Art Consultant)

Adamo Gallery is looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Gallery Assistant to join our growing team.

This is a part-time role (4–8 hours per week, with weekend availability essential) with clear progression into an Art Consultant position for the right person. It’s an opportunity to become a valued, long-term member of a small, ambitious commercial gallery where you will gain hands-on experience across both operations and sales.

We are a family-run business with a strong focus on growth, professionalism, and client experience. We are looking to hire someone who can grow with the gallery long-term, takes pride in their work, shows initiative, and wants to develop within the gallery environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the gallery, including:

• Preparing, packing, and organising artworks for viewings, collections, and shipping

• Receiving and handling artwork deliveries and stock

• Assisting with exhibition installation and de-installation (including use of ladders and manual handling)

• Maintaining high gallery standards, including presentation and cleanliness

• Supporting private views, exhibitions, and events

• Engaging confidently with clients in person and over the phone

• Assisting with client enquiries about artists and artworks

• Supporting stock orders and liaising with artists and suppliers

• Assisting with general administrative tasks and organisation

• Supporting social media and occasionally appearing in content

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Genuinely interested in art and the gallery environment

• Highly reliable and consistent

• Proactive and confident in taking responsibility

• Friendly and comfortable speaking with clients

• Hands-on and comfortable with a physical role

• Organised with strong attention to detail

• Keen to learn and grow within the business

This role suits someone who wants more than just a weekend job, and is looking to develop within a creative, client-facing environment.

Working Hours

• 4–8 hours per week

• Weekend availability is essential

Probation Period

12-week probation period to assess performance, reliability, and long-term fit.

What We Offer

• Full training within a commercial gallery environment

• Clear progression to Art Consultant

• Real responsibility and involvement in gallery operations

• A supportive, close-knit team environment

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to art@adamogallery.co.uk

In your cover letter, tell us:

• Why you want to work in a small independent gallery

• An example of when you showed initiative or took responsibility