Job Title: Gallery and Events Manager Contract Type: 6 months, FTC Hours: Wed-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM (evenings and weekends required for events) Location: New Have A Butchers site Start: January 2025 Overview: Have A Butchers (HAB) is a woman-led, queer, creative gallery space and online concept store based in Dalston, working in association with Hempstead May. We offer a unique mix of vintage collectibles, art books, and fine art prints while supporting photographers and creatives at every stage of their journey. We are seeking a part-time Gallery & Events Manager to curate exhibitions, talks, workshops and help develop our gallery presence. The ideal candidate is sociable, innovative, and passionate about the arts, with experience in a commercial gallery or arts institution. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a cultural impact in a dynamic, inclusive space. Key Responsibilities: Events & Gallery Management: Build and maintain strong client and artist relations for HAB gallery hires. Promote HAB’s gallery space through marketing and social strategies. Manage gallery bookings, ensuring timely responses to all inquiries. Plan and manage events, exhibitions, workshops, and artist talks, ensuring smooth logistics and excellent guest experiences. Coordinate logistics with vendors (framing, vinyl, equipment rental, catering, etc.) and hire casual staff for events. Support facility rentals Ensure health and safety protocols are followed and artworks are properly installed. Provide exceptional customer service for gallery visitors. Manage rental, sponsorship, and commercial agreements. Be the main point of contact for gallery-related matters. Come up with event ideas to keep the schedule lively and relevant. Liaising sponsorships Curation & Art Handling: Assist artists in curating exhibitions, ensuring proper installation. Manage the safe transportation of artworks nationally and internationally. Maintain accurate records of artworks, including condition and exhibition history. Prepare promotional materials and visitor information for exhibitions. Work with the Artists Team to curate exhibitions, assess artist proposals, and develop HAB's artistic remit. Finance & Budget Management: Ensure the commercial success of HAB’s space hire and events, meeting KPIs. Manage event and gallery hire budgets, monitoring expenses and income. Oversee the sale of artworks, negotiating prices and managing HAB’s commission. Client Outreach & Networking: Proactively identify and reach out to relevant photographers, artists, and creative professionals to collaborate on exhibitions, workshops, or other events in the gallery. Build strong, lasting relationships with potential clients and collaborators, ensuring the space is seen as a vibrant hub for photography and art. Attend industry events, art fairs, and networking opportunities to promote HAB and expand the gallery’s network of creatives. Develop tailored pitches or proposals to attract high-profile or emerging photographers to showcase their work at HAB. Maintain and grow a database of potential clients, keeping regular communication to inform them of opportunities at the gallery. Digital Presence & Content Creation (With the support of the Social Coordinator in-house): Ensure the online concept store evolves with fresh, innovative content, including art books, fine art prints, and unique items that resonate with our audience. Keep the gallery’s website and Instagram channels up to date with fresh, engaging, and relevant content. Develop creative content ideas, including artist interviews, behind-the-scenes posts, project spotlights, and features on upcoming exhibitions and events. Collaborate with the team to create and distribute engaging newsletters and Mailchimp campaigns to showcase new projects and events. Ensure all digital platforms (web, social media, email) reflect the gallery’s brand identity and promote its activities to a wider audience. Track and analyse engagement metrics to continuously improve content strategies and increase visibility. Other Responsibilities: Attend and manage gallery events, including evenings and weekends as required. Flexibility in working hours, with Time Off In Lieu for out-of-hours events. Manage national and international courier & shipping logistics Essential Skills & Experience: Creativity, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit to promote HAB’s space hire. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong writing skills for preparing exhibition information. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Positive, patient, and helpful attitude when dealing with clients, the public, and staff. Experience working in a gallery, arts institution, or similar role. Familiarity with the photography and arts world. Knowledge of social media content creation and curation. Desirable: Previous gallery / event management, client outreach, art selling and social media experience. Knowledge with art selling Well connected and a strong understanding of the art and photography sectors. Development of the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about the photography and art industry, where they'll be able to play a pivotal role in expanding the gallery’s presence at our new site. This part-time role has the potential to grow into a full-time position as the gallery establishes itself within the new site. We’re looking for someone eager to contribute creatively and professionally, with a chance to make a real cultural impact within our creative space. The position will start in January, following our move to the new space.