PA to Art Gallery Director

Our client, the Founder and Director of a London based contemporary art gallery showcasing the work of established and emerging artists, requires an experienced assistant to provide all round support across all her personal and professional needs.

Working from both the gallery in Soho and the principal's home in West London, as well as remotely when required, you will be a highly organized and pro-active PA with the ability to juggle multiple projects with ease and with impeccable attention to detail.

This is a PA role, not suitable for candidates wishing to progress to future gallery positions but ideal for a career PA with an interest and understanding of the art world.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Diary and Travel Management
• Action/respond to emails/calls/invitations etc.
• Gatekeeper to internal/external requests
• Create and manage online filing systems
• Liaise with gallery staff to ensure smooth running of the principal's schedule
• Meet and greet visitors, clients, and artists
• Work with accountants to manage invoices and expenses
• Booking restaurants/meeting places
• Arrange all personal appointments
• Property and Car Management
• Gifting and personal errands

Candidates must be/have:

• 5+ years proven experience in a similar PA role
• Experience in a creative environment, preferably with an interest/knowledge of the art world
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong IT skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• First-class time management
• Confidential, trustworthy, and discreet at all times
• Positive, personable, and confident with clients

IMPORTANT

We receive a considerable amount of applications for every position, and there is tough competition in the employment market. In order to process your application as efficiently as possible, please note the following instructions when responding:

• Detail your relevant experience in a cover letter and include this on an up-to-date CV.
• Quote your required salary.
• Let us know your availability for interview and when you could start.
• If you can forward references to us, these can only strengthen your application.

The more information you can give us, the more we can demonstrate to the client that you are exactly what they are looking for and send your CV on quickly.

Please note that these instructions apply to ALL candidates and applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.

It is SORTED’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within five working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days, your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.