Gallery Manager

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GIANT

GIANT is a 15,000sq ft situated in the heart of Bournemouth and the largest artist-run gallery space in the UK.

The aim of GIANT is to become a truly vibrant hub on the South Coast for the development of contemporary art. A place where audiences are invited to engage critically with international artists and their works via participation and discussion.

Our vision is to position art as central to society through accessible and challenging programming across artist projects, exhibitions, publications, education programs, and events.

Gallery Manager

18 month, fixed-term contract with an immediate start
Full-time, flexibly split over seven days
Attendance at Giant’s private views

Job Description:

Giant is a not-for-profit organisation that moves at commercial gallery pace. Giant delivers an ambitiously curated exhibition programme showing world-class artists. We’re looking for an experienced self-starter, who has worked in a similar role in a gallery. We need someone who has experience working with public funding bodies and can deliver the programme for the next eighteen months. This role needs an impeccable communicator who pays close attention to the finer details.

Responsibilities:

Planning, managing and implementing all aspects of Giant’s exhibition programme
Formulating and managing all exhibition budgets through liaison with the Director
Preparing and implementing all contracts and loan paperwork for exhibiting artists
Liaising with the Arts Council, preparing a quarterly report
Closely liaising with guest Curators and artists to plan and manage exhibition layout and requirements for all installation
Planning and managing the logistics of all artworks to and from the gallery, liaising with couriers and shippers to ensure on time delivery of all exhibitions
Managing the install and de-install schedules with a team of freelance technicians
Preparation for private views: printing gallery guides, ordering window vinyls, ordering drinks, hiring glasses, scheduling Invigilators etc.
Ensure the gift shop is stocked to coincide with changing exhibitions and is always inviting
Line management of the Invigilators; ensuring the gallery spaces are covered at all times and are always highly presentable
Ensuring UK health and & safety procedures are met and adhered to for a public space
Maintaining good record keeping and e-filing of all gallery documentation

Please apply with a Cover Letter and a copy of your CV to jobs@stuartsemple.com. Salary is dependent on experience and applications close on Sunday 9th October.