Join the Team at Byard Art
Byard Art is delighted to offer two opportunities to join our gallery team.
As a small, friendly and independent contemporary gallery, we are looking for enthusiastic applicants with a genuine interest in art and excellent interpersonal skills. Both roles offer the opportunity to work closely with artists, collectors and visitors within a welcoming and creative environment.
Please see below for full job descriptions and application details.
Part-Time Gallery Manager (Maternity Cover)
Byard Art is seeking an organised, proactive and personable Gallery Manager to join the team on a part-time maternity cover basis.
Working pattern: Three days per week, including one Saturday per month.
This varied role offers the opportunity to work across all aspects of gallery operations, including exhibitions and art fairs, client relations, sales administration and general business management within a busy contemporary art gallery.
Proven gallery, arts administration or retail management experience essential. Degree level education or equivalent desirable.
Responsibilities
Financial
- Report on monthly accounts to the partners
- Issue artists invoices monthly
- Reconcile petty cash and till monthly
- Check accuracy of bills as they are presented
- Be aware of regular bank standing charges and gallery commitments
- Exercise judgement on the relative priorities for creditors and debtors
- Liaise with book keepers
- Take responsibility for processing any insurance claims
Personnel
- Prioritise work and allocate tasks for other members of staff
- Keep records of holiday and sick leave
- Process Pension contributions
Gallery Operations
- Help customers in the gallery, cheerfully and positively
- Present a positive image of the gallery in looks and manner, and with a sense of humour
- Maintain and look after stock
- Carry out and report on the annual stock take
- Ensure that all movement of stock is accurately recorded on the data base
- Keep track of customer enquiries, and follow them up until there is a conclusion
- Ensure that the website is up to date, and that new art and artists are updated regularly
- Ensure the general good maintenance of the gallery including cleaning and decoration
- Be aware of any security issues, including vulnerability of art work to theft
- Take responsibility for addressing any problems that occur, and understand when escalation to partners is necessary.
- Be flexible with working time and, when necessary, come in to the gallery early or stay late for customers, artist and deliveries or collections
- Ensure sufficient general stationery available, and organise printing of gallery stationery when required
Salary
£27,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata for a 3-day working week
Additional Information
- Flexible start date to be discussed: August / September
- Closing date: 15 June 2026
- Interviews: 18 June 2026
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to:
[email protected]
Gallery Assistant (Part-Time)
Byard Art is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Gallery Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the gallery.
This is a part-time position, initially reviewed after two months.
The Gallery Assistant will support the Gallery Manager across all aspects of gallery operations. Appropriate training and guidance will be provided, and the role does not involve sole responsibility for the gallery.
Responsibilities
Gallery Duties
- Create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in manner and appearance to everyone coming into the gallery
- Be proactive in discussing artwork in the gallery with clients. Discuss and answer queries knowledgeably and provide relevant information and material to customers. Should have excellent communication skills and a sense of humour.
- Achieve and then process sales, including payment on the Own Art Scheme. (Training will be provided)
- Wrap sold artwork appropriately.
- Use the database to maintain an accurate record of customers and stock
- Ensure that the displays are in good order and that sold items are replaced.
- Be aware of any security issues, including vulnerability of work to theft.
- Assist the other staff members in hanging and displaying artwork in the gallery, windows, and cabinets
- Update artists’ biographies
- Produce display labels for artwork
- Pack and dispatch artwork with appropriate records
- Cleaning
- Take responsibility for addressing any problems that occur and understand when appropriate to refer to other members of the Gallery team.
- Update Gallery Website ( training will be given)
General Duties
- Assist with gallery cleaning and presentation
- Address day-to-day issues appropriately and refer matters when necessary
Salary
Dependent on age and experience
Additional Information
- Closing date: 15 June 2026
- Interviews: 20 June 2026
- Start date: Mid July 2026
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to:
[email protected]
