Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading commercial galleries for Modern and Contemporary art, with locations across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. Hauser & Wirth Somerset opened in July 2014 and has welcomed over 1,000,000 visitors. The Hauser & Wirth ethos sits at the very heart of the gallery—it is a place where art can successfully merge with architecture, craft, learning, community, landscape, food and farming—opening the door for creative ideas and collaborations.
- 3, 4 or 5 days per week, with a fixed 1-week rota pattern
- Overtime available
- All positions include one weekend day per week
- 30 May 2023 - 1 January 2024 (summer-only contracts may be available depending on the strength of the applicant)

**Main duties**:

- Maintaining the very high standards of customer service established at the Gallery including:

- Knowledge on current exhibitions, events, the history of Durslade Farm, the architecture, the garden and all aspects of the gallery programme
- Enhance the visitor experience by offering information to visitors
- Balancing conversations with visitors whilst simultaneously ensuring the safety of all artworks and visitors in the gallery
- Prioritising the security of the artwork, particularly during busy periods
- Proactively managing the use of the spaces and the flow of people to ensure the safety of all visitors and artworks
- Capture evaluative information, report incidences and feedback to the Front Desk team
- Attend daily briefings, training and exhibition walkthroughs
- Maintaining a tidy and well-presented gallery
- Assisting with event delivery
- Support the Front Desk team with other tasks as necessary**Person specification**:

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic public facing environment
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-presented, punctual and professional with good attention to detail
- Reliable and resilient with the flexibility to carry out a range of duties as per business needs
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic with an interest in contemporary art
- Previous experience in public-facing roles in an arts environment is desirable but not essential

**Benefits**:

- Becoming a part of a like-minded community of creative individuals
- Expanding one’s knowledge, confidence, and experience
- Opportunity to be involved with the gallery programme and engage with visitors, including hosting Spotlight Talks
- Opportunities to meet artists and professionals in the field, and to learn more about and be part of a commercial art gallery
- Discount offered in the gallery shop, including discount on Hauser & Wirth publications
- Discounts offered at Roth Bar & Grill and Durslade Farm Shop

This is a unique opportunity to work in a world-class destination for experiencing international art, architecture and cultural activities, with an extensive events and learning programme inspired by the exhibitions, the countryside and the local community.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Part-time hours: 24-40 per week

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bruton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/05/2023
Reference ID: Gallery Invigilator
Expected start date: 30/05/2023