Antiques Emporium Assistant Manager

Antiques Emporium Assistant Manager

Grays Antique Closing date: Fri, 18 Dec 2026

Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London
  • Full time
  • £30k-£40k

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We seek a dynamic full-time assistant manager for one of London’s largest antique emporiums in central London. A strong enthusiasm for art and antiques is vital.

Job Description

Grays Antiques are looking for an Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operations of one of the largest and most established Antique markets in London. This is a varied, people-facing role suited to someone highly organised, commercially minded and confident managing a close-knit but diverse community of dealers and staff.

This is a hands-on position overseeing operations, administration, community engagement, and marketing activity across the market.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, practical, reliable and comfortable supporting operational planning and the day-to-day management of the market. You will be responsible for assisting with the smooth running of the market, strengthening dealer relationships, and supporting the long-term development of the business.

Previous bookkeeping experience preferred but not essential.

This is a full-time, fully in-office permanent position 10 am to 6 pm, Mondays to Fridays.

Job Requirements

Assist the daily running of the market and office, bookkeeping, phone lines and post.

Assisting the management of shop licences of the 80 + separate units in the multistorey building including dealers and 4th floor workshop tenants.

Assistant with managing building-related matters, including contractor liaison and matters relating to the Grade II listed status.

Support the on-site team including the manager, security, marketing manager and maintenance.

Act as a point of contact for dealer concerns and operational matters, maintaining and strengthening relationships with our large community of antique dealers.
Reporting regularly directly to the market's manager.

Job Responsibilities

Remaining up to date on surrounding building works relating to the regeneration around Mayfair and pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.

Attracting new business to the market - both renting dealers and retail customers.

Lead the ongoing development and implementation of the new website.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Antiques Emporium Assistant Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 18 Dec 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

CVs and cover letters to [email protected].
Deadline at 23:59 on 18 December.