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Gallery Manager

We are recruiting for a Gallery Manager to join our Facilities & Operations team. 

Job Title: Gallery Manager
Department: Facilities & Operations
Location: Margate 
Reports to: Director of Business & Operations
Hours of work: 5 days per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £40,000.00 per year
Deadline: 10am on Monday 29th September 2025. 

Interviews will be held on Friday 3rd October 2025. Timings for the second round of interviews are TBC. 

The Gallery Manager oversees the practical and technical aspects of exhibition delivery at Turner Contemporary and the day-to-day management of the building and its facilities. Working to oversee all aspects of estate management, the role ensures the building meets the highest presentation standards, fulfils all health and safety obligations in our duty of care to visitors and staff, and operates efficiently and cost effectively. In particular, the post collaborates across all departments in the gallery to realise our on-site activity with full consideration for public engagement, access, and interpretation.

The post manages a Senior Technician (4 days p/w) and Building Maintenance Coordinator (5 days p/w). The Senior Technician maintains the pool of freelance technicians, oversees grounds maintenance teams to ensure exceptional building presentation. The Building Maintenance Coordinator ensures the building maintenance operations are delivered by carrying out regular assessments and checks and working with external contractors to deliver repairs.


How to Apply

To apply for this role, please review the documents available for download below and provide the following:

  • A CV outlining your relevant experience and achievements
  • A Cover Letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, addressing how your skills, experience and competencies match the job description and person specification.
  • (Optional) A completed equal opportunities monitoring form – this will be separated from your application and used for monitoring purposes only

Please email your application to applications@turnercontemporary.org with the subject line: Gallery Manager Application – [Your Name]

The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 22nd September 2025. 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday 30th September 2025. 

If you have any access requirements or need support with the application process, please contact Ben Dunleavy at bdunleavy@turnercontemporary.org