Job Description

About Us

Artisan Alchemy Gallery is a small, design-led gallery in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. We showcase contemporary British jewellery, fine furniture and handcrafted homeware, supporting makers whose work combines artistry and craftsmanship.

We are a very small team so reliability, communication and flexibility are essential.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on Gallery Assistant role ideal for someone who takes responsibility, is personable and cares about British craft and design.

You will help with:

Opening/closing the gallery and handling precious jewellery Welcoming visitors and offering excellent customer service Creating social media content Keeping product information updated on the website Liaising with makers and maintaining accurate records Booking workshops and meeting room use General gallery administration and keeping the space tidy Logging new stock and managing accurate labels and inventory
Because this is a job share, excellent organisation and clear written communication are extremely important.

Who We're Looking For

Excellent written and spoken English Friendly and helpful with visitors Strong organisational skills and confident working independently Interest in contemporary craft, jewellery, design or British makers Ideally some retail, gallery or customer-facing experience Flexible availability for our Thursday-Wednesday rotating pattern including alternate Saturdays

How to Apply

Only applications received by email, including both a CV and a short cover letter, will be considered.

Please send

Your CV A short cover letter explaining why this role interests you and what you would bring A note telling us where you first saw this job advertised
Email to artisans@artisan-alchemy.co.uk with subject line: AA-GA - [Your Name].

Applications submitted without both a CV and cover letter or not sent via email cannot be reviewed.

Closing date: 30 December 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

Application question(s):

This role follows a Thursday-Wednesday rota, working one week on / one week off, including alternate Saturdays. Are you able to commit to this working pattern? This role is based in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Are you able to reliably commute to the gallery for your scheduled days? This role involves representing British designers and makers. In one or two sentences, please describe what interests you about contemporary craft and design. Do you have experience in a customer-facing, retail, hospitality, or gallery role? If yes, please briefly describe it.
Location:

Birmingham B3 1UP (preferred)
Work Location: In person