The Role
Arnolfini Gallery is looking for a Bookshop Assistant to join our busy team, providing a welcoming, safe and accessible service, delivering excellent customer service and retail assistance to all visitors.
Who are we looking for?
You will be the first point of contact for customers to the Bookshop, providing a warm welcome and
excellent customer service to visitors.
The post holder will possess a good knowledge of the books and products available in the bookshop
and ensure the smooth transaction of sales and accurate stock maintenance.
You will also have an interest in contemporary art or cultural organisations.
Bookshop Assistant
Working Hours: As one of 3 Bookshop Assistants, the postholder will be expected to work 2 out of every 3 weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 6 hours each day) and a Friday shift (8 Hours) on the other week.
Flexibility will be required to provide holiday cover annually and to cover occasional unplanned leave
and sickness.Contract: PermanentSalary: £26,436.80 per annum (paid on a pro-rata basis) £12.71 per hour.
Please complete your application via the link below before 9am Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Sorry, but applications after this time will not be considered.
We may close this vacancy earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Interviews will be held week commencing 27th April 2026.
Please read the Bookshop Assistant Job Description and Personal Specification.
If you would like to apply, please complete the Bookshop Assistant Application form, detailing how your skills and experience match the criteria of this role.
If you have any other questions please contact jobs@arnolfini.org.uk
Our commitment to diversity
Arnolfini values representation and strives to promote equality and diversity at all levels. We welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce and in the arts community; particularly people of colour, and disabled people (as defined by the Equality Act 2010). We are committed to managing a fair and equitable recruitment process.
We will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who fulfils the minimum criteria for the role as described in the Personal Specification.
Please let us know if you require assistance to complete the application.