Temporary Freelance Gallery Assistant (x2) - Application Form

An interview day is planned for Tuesday 21 July at Dora House. We will make reasonable adjustments for shortlisted candidates to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to everyone.

The Royal Society of Sculptors is an artist led, membership organisation. We support and connect sculptors throughout their careers and lead the conversation about sculpture today through exhibitions and events for all. The Society was created more than 100 years ago to champion contemporary sculpture and the artists who create it. Today we welcome everyone interested in exploring this art form and its many possibilities. We are based in London’s South Kensington, a few minutes’ walk from its great museums, in a beautiful listed building called Dora House. For further information on the programme visit our website www.sculptors.org.uk

As a  gallery assistant, you are the first point of contact for visitors to Dora House and provide a crucial role in welcoming them to the building. You will also help ensure the safety of visitors and art on display. The galleries at Dora House are open from 11am-5pm Monday-Saturday. These temporary roles are responsible for opening the gallery to members of the public during the periods of time where exhibitions are open at Dora House in 2026 and 2027, namely: Monday 14 September – Saturday 28 November (inclusive) 2026 and Saturday 6 February – Saturday 24 April (inclusive) 2027. Note there is a possible extension to cover the summer show starting in July 2027. You must be able to work during all three periods. This is a remunerated position at £14.80 per hour. The main duties are to ensure the exhibitions are ready for viewing (if there is technology to ensure this is turned on and working) and to provide a friendly welcome to visitors as they enter the building. The Gallery Assistant is the first point of contact for visitors and invigilates the gallery space, providing crucial object and site security as well as top customer service standards ensuring all those who enter Dora House have a fantastic visitor experience. Please make sure to read the full job description (below) before completing your application.

You will have experience in dealing with the public and a friendly communicative manner. You will be someone reliable with the ability to work on your own and willing to accept responsibility, as well as a flexible approach. You will also have experience of working with volunteers and cash handling. An enthusiasm for contemporary art would definitely help! For the full job description, please click below.

Please provide details of your current role and up to two previous roles, including your position, the name of the organisation you were employed by and the date when you started and finished working at each organisation.

Please provide the name, email address and telephone number of two referees who can provide a professional reference, and this can be someone you have worked for or with. The first should be your present or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you are appointed and are confidential.