Part-Time Gallery Assistant
Cell Project Space Closing date: Sun, 26 Jul 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Cell Project Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Gallery Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is passionate about contemporary art and eager to gain practical experience across all aspects of gallery operations.
The role combines front-of-house responsibilities with hands-on exhibition installation and administrative support, offering valuable experience working within a small, dynamic artist-led organisation. It would suit someone who enjoys working across multiple disciplines and is keen to develop a broad range of professional skills in exhibition production, communications, visitor engagement, and gallery operations.
Job Requirements
An excellent knowledge of contemporary art an educated to degree level. Both academic and practice based applicants will be considered. A minimum of one year's experience working within a gallery, visual arts or media arts organisation, or a professional artist's studio is essential. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and cloud-based systems such as Dropbox and Google Workspace.
We are looking for someone with a flexible approach who is available to work additional paid hours during busy installation periods and major events. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience or proficiency in at least one of the following areas:
Communications and digital design
Basic audio-visual presentation and equipment
Writing and exhibition interpretation
Gallery maintenance, exhibition care, and general DIY
Job Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Gallery Assistant role is to support the delivery of Cell Project Space's exhibitions and public programme.
The role has two principal areas of responsibility:
Working closely with the Cell Project Space team to provide practical support during exhibition installation, including preparing gallery spaces, assisting artists, and helping ensure exhibitions are delivered to a high professional standard.
Providing an excellent visitor experience during public opening hours by maintaining a welcoming and professional front-of-house presence, engaging confidently with visitors, and responding to enquiries from the public.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong self-management, practical problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to work collaboratively with artists, curators, and colleagues.
Alongside installation and visitor-facing duties, you will also provide administrative support to the curatorial team.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Part-Time Gallery Assistant
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 26 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Part-Time Gallery Assistant
Job: Part-Time Gallery Assistant
Organisation: Cell Project Space
Postcode: E2 9DA
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using Cell Project Space Application available in the website link. CVs will not be considered.
Application Deadline Sunday 26 July 2026 (midnight GMT)
- Contact name: Milika Muritu
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Cell Project Space
Cell Project Space is a non-profit contemporary art gallery, based in Bethnal Green, London; a platform that has developed, internationally renowned ambitious new commissions for emerging artists, as well as revisiting historically overlooked projects, fulfilling a function in-between artist-run organisation and public institution.