Fixed-Term Retail & Welcome Assistants
We are recruiting for two fixed-term Retail & Welcome Assistants to join our Front of House Team.
Job Title: Retail & Welcome Assistant
Department: Commercial
Location: Turner Contemporary, Rendezvous, Margate, CT9 1HG
Reports to: Visitor Engagement Manager
Hours of work: Part-time, between 12 hours per week. Weekend working required.
Salary: Living Wage Foundation Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour
Deadline: 10am on Thursday 9th July
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 20th July
This position is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Retail & Welcome Assistants are central in delivering the gallery’s mission and values. Through providing exceptional standards of visitor experience, you will ensure all visitors are warmly welcomed, encouraged to learn about and engage with our exhibitions, and have a safe and enjoyable visit, working proactively to increase the number and diversity of our visitors.
Retail & Welcome Assistants support the operation of the gallery’s retail space and commercial activity, helping to ensure the sustainable future of Turner Contemporary. They welcome and support visitors, encourage charitable donations, promote the commercial offer of the gallery and support the delivery of learning activities.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in contemporary art and previous experience working within a public access building or working with members of the public. Retail & Welcome Assistants are committed to learning about Turner Contemporary’s Programme.
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: Retail & Welcome Assistant Application – [Your Name]
The deadline for applications is 10am Thursday 9th July
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on week commencing 20th July
If you have any access requirements or need support with the application process, please contact Ben Dunleavy at bdunleavy@turnercontemporary.org
