Gallery Assistant

The Gallery Assistant supports the day-to-day running of the gallery, providing organisational, administrative and programme support to help present Islamic art as a source of beauty, meaning and intercultural understanding. They will contribute to a welcoming, well-run gallery for all visitors.

Responsibilities

Gallery Operations & Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Gallery.
• Help ensure the gallery is open, safe, and ready to welcome visitors, and support the smooth running of exhibitions and displays.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems, including visitor data and exhibition documentation.
• Assist with fundraising and development activity, including researching funding opportunities, drafting and submitting grant applications, grant administration and reporting to funders, and donor and sponsor events.

Curatorial & Programme Support

• Support the installation, care, and de-installation of exhibitions and displays.
• Assist with research, collection documentation, loans, and the preparation of interpretation and exhibition text.
• Help plan and deliver events, talks, tours, and public programmes that make the gallery accessible and relevant to diverse audiences.
• Support relationships with artists, scholars, lenders, partner institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Support in the co-ordination and training gallery volunteers.

Visitor Experience & Engagement

• Welcome visitors and groups, and help create an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Support communications and engagement activity, including social media, newsletters, and website content.

Job Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in an administrative, or coordination role, ideally in a gallery, arts, or heritage setting.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of management or coordination.
• This is an on-site role based in Bradford.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Islamic art, history, and heritage, and respect for its spiritual and cultural significance.
• Experience of supporting exhibitions, events, or public programmes.
• Proficiency in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or Urdu.
• Experience of social media and digital communications.

Values & Behaviours

• Deep respect for the spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of Islamic art.
• Commitment to excellence, authenticity, and cultural integrity.
• Reliable, proactive, and attentive to detail.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming to colleagues, volunteers, and visitors.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to management@greensvilletrust.org by 23:59 on 8 November 2026.

About Greensville Trust: Greensville Trust is a UK Islamic educational charity that nurtures faith-based communities through traditional Islamic learning, with a strong commitment to building relationships across the wider community.