Job Title: Duty Manager (Casual)
Salary: £15.03 per hour*
Reports to: Operations Supervisors (and Line Managed by Operations Manager)
Place of Work: South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH
A casual agreement is designed to enable flexibility. Work is available on an ad hoc basis to cover shifts when there may be increased demand, additional events or when permanent staff members are absent or on leave. The successful candidates will be paid for work they undertake but are not obligated to work set hours in any week. The amount of work will be dependent on shift availability and the SLG is not obliged to guarantee any hours before shifts become available. This appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
*rising to £15.49 per hour after 1 years’ service and 250 hours in the role
Shifts will include exhibition previews, special events, and covering absences within our team of permanent Duty Managers. The primary responsibility of Duty Managers is to support Gallery Assistants in providing a warm and inclusive welcome to all visitors to the SLG, while ensuring the safety of the public and the security of the artworks.
Responsibilities include supporting the Operations team, supervising the Front of House team, working on the front desk and in the bookshop, invigilating when covering Gallery Assistant breaks, and assisting with the setup and delivery of events and private hires. Shifts will vary and may take place during the day, in the evenings, or on weekends. The role may also involve delivering gallery tours to visitors on the SLG’s history and current exhibitions; training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will enjoy engaging with the public and have an interest in contemporary art. They will thrive in a vibrant, often fast-paced gallery environment. Previous experience working in a public building or in a customer- or visitor-facing role is preferable. A commitment to learning about and effectively communicating the SLG’s programme is essential.
In our endeavour to diversify our workforce and create a more inclusive environment, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.
How to Apply
Please download an Applicant Details Form and an Application Form on the right of this page and email both completed forms to recruitment@southlondongallery.org
Please also complete the anonymous, online equal opportunities monitoring form here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77K6MDZ
The closing date for applications is Friday 7 November, 5pm. Applications received after that time cannot be considered.
An online information session about the role will take place on Thursday 30 October, 6pm. Please visit this link to register.
If you have any queries regarding the process or the role please contact Craig Jones, HR Manager on 020 7703 6120 or at recruitment@southlondongallery.org