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GALLERY ASSISTANT, PRESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

Thomas Dane Gallery is seeking a Gallery Assistant, Press and Communications, to join the team at its London Gallery. This is a wide-ranging role working closely with the full Gallery team, with a focus on Press and Communications, monitoring coverage of gallery artists and exhibitions, and supporting in the delivery of communications around the gallery programme. This is an entry level position, although a keen interest in visual art, galleries and museums is essential. The ideal candidate would be looking to begin a career in cultural communications and to gain professional experience working with the arts press, social media and marketing. You will have excellent written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, a strong visual sense and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. This role will be based at the front desk and will include gallery assistant duties.

 

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us an up-to-date CV, along with a supporting letter, setting out why you are applying and how you meet the expectations of the job description and person specification. Please give examples from your career to date, including both paid and unpaid roles. Please also include full details of two referees, stating how long and in what capacity you have known them. We will be unable to confirm any offer of employment without satisfactory references; however, we will not seek references without first obtaining your prior consent.

 

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Please send your CV and cover letter by email (as a PDF attachment) to jobs@thomasdanegallery.com by the closing date of 1st October 2026. We will not accept late applications.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION - GALLERY ASSISTANT, PRESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

Job Title:             Gallery Assistant, Press and Communications

Contract:            Permanent

Hours:                  10 - 6 Monday - Friday, 35hours week (some evening and weekend working will be required for which TOIL will be given)

Location:             Thomas Dane Gallery, St James's, London

Salary:                  £27,000 - Real Living Wage (London)

 

Purpose of Role

The Gallery Assistant, Press and Communications sits at the front desk and is the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. Their main role is to support the Press and Communications Manager. The post is line managed by the Press and Communications Manager but front desk and related duties will be delegated by the Gallery Assistant.

 

Main Responsibilities

 

Press

  • Monitor press coverage, primarily through Vuelio platform, identifying all relevant coverage, logging articles, mounting press clippings and circulating weekly updates to gallery staff.
  • Create press highlights packs for artists and specific projects.
  • Proofreading and fact-checking press releases, articles, and other press materials.
  • Attend exhibition meetings and meetings with external PR agencies.

 

Communications

  • Support the Press and Communications Manager in updating the Communications Planner, planning marketing campaigns and monitoring subscriber numbers.
  • Create email marketing campaigns and social media posts to promote the TDG programme, external exhibitions, and other gallery and artist activities.

 

General Gallery Assistance

Front Desk

  • Answer the door buzzer, greeting gallery visitors, providing information or ensuring assistance is provided as required.
  • Answer the telephone and transfer calls to relevant staff, fielding queries if necessary.
  • Collect visitor data, scan visitor books, and compile reports at the end of each show.

 

Administration

  • Manage general email inquiries to the info@thomasdanegallery.com.
  • Keep Artlogic contact entries up to date.
  • Assist the team with ad-hoc travel and restaurant bookings.
  • Order general office supplies.
  • Maintain a high level of organisation around the front desk and gallery.

 

Post and Couriers

  • Organise shipping for gifts, books, and documents.
  • Arrange local couriers and post items using Royal Mail Drop & Go forms.

 

Miscellaneous

At Thomas Dane Gallery there is an understanding and expectation that all team members will work together to undertake and share additional tasks, in line with their responsibility level, to enable the Gallery to meet deadlines, prepare and deliver exhibitions and events and meet deadlines.

 

 

Person Specification

This is an entry level position and experience (paid or unpaid) in a gallery or other arts organisation setting is useful, but less necessary than a keen interest in and enthusiasm for Contemporary visual arts. Training for the successful candidate will be provided.

 

Essential Criteria

  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Meticulous approach to copywriting, editing and fact-checking.
  • Demonstrable ability to multitask effectively and work under an element of pressure.
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Evidenced attention to detail.
  • The right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role).

 

Desirable Criteria

  • Flair for writing engaging copy about art and artists.
  • An understanding of digital communications in the museum and gallery sector.
  • Basic Photoshop and InDesign skills would be useful.
  • Some understanding of digital image management.
  • Understanding of crediting and copyright.
  • Knowledge of/detailed approach to archives and archiving.
  • A keen interest in, and knowledge of, contemporary visual art, culture and press/media.