Job Title: Gallery Manager
Department: Facilities & Operations
Location: Margate
Reports to: Director of Business & Operations
Hours of work: 5 days per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £40,000.00 per year
Deadline: 10am on Monday 29th September 2025.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th October 2025. Timings for the second round of interviews are TBC.
The Gallery Manager oversees the practical and technical aspects of exhibition delivery at Turner Contemporary and the day-to-day management of the building and its facilities. Working to oversee all aspects of estate management, the role ensures the building meets the highest presentation standards, fulfils all health and safety obligations in our duty of care to visitors and staff, and operates efficiently and cost effectively. In particular, the post collaborates across all departments in the gallery to realise our on-site activity with full consideration for public engagement, access, and interpretation.
The post manages a Senior Technician (4 days p/w) and Building Maintenance Coordinator (5 days p/w). The Senior Technician maintains the pool of freelance technicians, oversees grounds maintenance teams to ensure exceptional building presentation. The Building Maintenance Coordinator ensures the building maintenance operations are delivered by carrying out regular assessments and checks and working with external contractors to deliver repairs.
