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Gallery Manager
Job summary
An independent art gallery in Greater London is seeking a Gallery Manager to oversee its pre-opening and early operational phases. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, leading a front-of-house team to deliver exceptional visitor experiences, and ensuring the gallery reflects its welcoming and inclusive vision for the arts. The ideal candidate will have experience in venue management or hospitality, a strong interest in the arts, and the ability to independently manage a small venue.
Qualifications
- Genuine interest in the arts is essential.
- Experience in managing teams or venues is a plus.
- Highly organised and capable of balancing tasks.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day management and operations of the gallery.
- Lead the front-of-house team to provide quality visitor experiences.
- Manage stock, suppliers, and operational systems.
Skills
Battersea
Fixed-term, 5 months (with potential to extend)
£26,000–£33,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
The Artist’s Cup is an independent art gallery in South West London showcasing local and emerging artists. Our focus is on accessibility; making art feel welcoming, non-intimidating, and genuinely for everyone.
We’re creating an inviting, inclusive gallery inspired by the familiarity of a coffee shop, where visitors feel comfortable spending time with exhibitions, attending openings, and taking part in creative workshops. The space will operate as a daytime gallery café, transitioning into a wine bar in the evenings once licensed.
This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up. We’re looking for a Gallery Manager to support The Artist’s Cup from pre-opening through launch and into its early months of operation. Working closely with the Founder, you will oversee day-to-day management of the space and play a key role in shaping its culture, visitor experience, and operational systems. You will act as the main on-site lead and ensure the gallery runs smoothly, professionally, and in line with the brand vision.
- Support final pre-opening preparations and launch
- Work closely with the Founder on operations, improvements, and growth
- Act as the on-site manager overseeing daily operations
- Lead the front-of-house team to deliver a warm, high-quality visitor experience
- Manage stock, suppliers, and basic operational systems
- Support exhibitions, private hires, and events
- Supervise staff or freelancers as required
- A genuine interest in the arts
- Experience in hospitality, venue management, gallery operations, retail, or a similar environment
- Experience supervising or leading teams
- Confident managing a small venue independently
- Highly organised, reliable, and proactive
- Comfortable balancing front-of-house responsibilities with administrative tasks
- Personal licence holder is desired (or willing to obtain one)
- Please send your CV and a short note outlining your interest and relevant experience to joey@theartistscup.com or via LinkedIn.
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