Gallery Assistant

7 days ago

Birmingham B UP, United Kingdom Artisan Alchemy Gallery Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

About Us

Artisan Alchemy Gallery is a small, design-led gallery in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. We showcase contemporary British jewellery, fine furniture and handcrafted homeware, supporting makers whose work combines artistry and craftsmanship.

We are a very small team so reliability, communication and flexibility are essential.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on Gallery Assistant role ideal for someone who takes responsibility, is personable and cares about British craft and design.

You will help with:

  • Opening/closing the gallery and handling precious jewellery
  • Welcoming visitors and offering excellent customer service
  • Creating social media content
  • Keeping product information updated on the website
  • Liaising with makers and maintaining accurate records
  • Booking workshops and meeting room use
  • General gallery administration and keeping the space tidy
  • Logging new stock and managing accurate labels and inventory

Because this is a job share, excellent organisation and clear written communication are extremely important.

Who We're Looking For

  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Friendly and helpful with visitors
  • Strong organisational skills and confident working independently
  • Interest in contemporary craft, jewellery, design or British makers
  • Ideally some retail, gallery or customer-facing experience
  • Flexible availability for our Thursday–Wednesday rotating pattern including alternate Saturdays

How to Apply

Only applications received by email, including both a CV and a short cover letter, will be considered.

Please send

  • Your CV
  • A short cover letter explaining why this role interests you and what you would bring
  • A note telling us where you first saw this job advertised

Email to - with subject line: AA-GA – [Your Name].

Applications submitted without both a CV and cover letter or not sent via email cannot be reviewed.

Closing date: 30 December 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £12,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

Application question(s):

  • This role follows a Thursday–Wednesday rota, working one week on / one week off, including alternate Saturdays. Are you able to commit to this working pattern?
  • This role is based in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Are you able to reliably commute to the gallery for your scheduled days?
  • This role involves representing British designers and makers. In one or two sentences, please describe what interests you about contemporary craft and design.
  • Do you have experience in a customer-facing, retail, hospitality, or gallery role? If yes, please briefly describe it.

Location:

  • Birmingham B3 1UP (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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