Project Manager: Exhibitions & Development Bow Arts
Bow Arts Trust Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
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Job Summary
Job Description
Salary: £28,913
Hours: 35 hours (full-time), Mon to Fri 9am-5pm
Location: On-site at Bow Arts office / Nunnery Gallery
Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement pro rata, Cycle Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Remploy Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, staff socials
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Director of Arts & Events
This role holds a key position in the Arts & Events department, contributing to the delivery of exhibitions and associated projects, developing partnerships, and supporting income generation through space hire and retail.
The role works across a programme of exhibitions and events, including the East London Art Prize, Visions in the Nunnery and the annual Bow Open show.
Working as part of the Arts & Events team, the role is led by the Director of Arts & Events, works alongside the Curator: Programming & Engagement, and is supported by the Gallery Assistant.
The postholder will be responsible for coordinating exhibition activity, supporting artists and partners, and contributing to audience development and evaluation, as well as commercial activity including retail and space hire.
Job Requirements
Previous experience of working on exhibitions or on projects involving artists.
Previous experience of working with the public, for example through events, exhibitions or in a retail environment.
Excellent project management and administrative skills, including meticulous organisation, with ability to prioritise and manage workload, and experience of working to deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, with good attention to detail, both in writing and creating visual assets.
An understanding of the visual arts or gallery sector, with an interest in working within the visual arts and / or with artists.
Experience of working to a budget.
Experience of collaboration, either within a team or with external partners.
A responsive and caring attitude, to support a small team through a project / event-led year schedule.
A champion of accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Job Responsibilities
Exhibition administration, including installation, planning and support.
Liaising with exhibiting artists and supporting exhibition planning with the team.
Open call administration for shows and prizes.
Updating and working to project budgets and supporting exhibition touring planning.
Supporting future exhibition planning and research, and maintaining relationships with partners and collaborators.
Supporting the creation of exhibition marketing content and analysing audience and marketing data.
Exhibition space hire administration and delivery, and gallery shop management including stock sourcing, merchandising and artist liaison.
Boosting exhibition and artwork sales and supporting Nunnery Caf exhibitions.
Identifying grant and sponsorship opportunities.
Supporting events, projects, volunteers, and front of house activity, including occasional evenings and weekends (TOIL provided).
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Project Manager: Exhibitions & Development Bow Arts
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
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Job: Project Manager: Exhibitions & Development Bow Arts
Job: Project Manager: Exhibitions & Development Bow Arts
Organisation: Bow Arts Trust
Postcode: E3 2SJ
How to Apply
Please apply via our website by clicking the link to the application portal. Before applying, we strongly recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to understand the role and requirements.
You will need to complete the online application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. CVs will not be accepted.
- Contact name: Bow Arts Recruitment Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Bow Arts Trust
Since 1994, Bow Arts has nurtured London’s diverse creativity and talent. We’ve provided artists and creative practitioners with affordable workspace, connecting them with local communities and supporting their professional development. We give communities throughout London greater access to and interaction with the arts, through our schools programme, workshops, exhibitions and events.
We’re an arts and education charity and a social enterprise; our services support the growth of sustainable l