Job Vacancy: Boutique and Gallery Supervisor

Matthew Norris on May 22, 2025

Job Title:  Boutique and Gallery Supervisor  

Location: 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL  

Rate of Pay:  £13.10 per hour + holiday pay  

Contract Type: 14 week fixed term contract, 32.5 hours per week, with the possibility of extension depending on the success of the project.  

What is the Job?   

We are looking for a Boutique and Gallery supervisor to look after our Visual Arts gallery spaces and our new venture, Summerhall Arts Boutique, an initiative that offers artists, artisans and designers the opportunity to sell their work within our thriving arts centre.  

This is a new role reporting to the Head of Visual Arts, the Boutique and Gallery supervisor will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the Visual arts galleries, Boutique, providing excellent, informed and welcoming, customer service. This is a fast-paced, public-facing role that requires motivation, multitasking skills, and the ability to think on your feet. 

Working hours will usually be from Wednesday – Sunday 10.30 am – 5.30 pm, with occasional evenings to facilitate visual arts and boutique events and Mondays and Tuesdays as opposed to weekends when necessary and in line with company needs.  

What will you be doing?  

  • Preparing for the launch of the Boutique and Fringe visual arts programme.  
  • Sales and Customer Service.  
  • Gallery and store supervision housekeeping.   
  • Stock management.  
  • Social media.   
  • Artist / designer recruitment and communication.  
  • Sales report generation.   
  • Assisting the Head of Visual Arts with administration and departmental duties.  

Who are you?    

  • Enthusiastic and Approachable – You enjoy helping clients and customers to get the most out of their experience  
  • Motivated and hardworking – You can work well under pressure and during very busy peaks of service  
  • Have a passion for the arts and an excitement for Summerhall Arts’ Visual Arts programme 
  • Excellent communicator  
  • Strong administration skills  
  • Strong timekeeping skills  
  • Team player but equally comfortable working independently  
  • Experience in a customer service role in an art gallery, concept store or boutique  

Recruitment Information   

  • Applicants must be over 18 and must be able to prove their legal right to work in the UK.  
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to contribute to accommodation, living or travel expenses.  
  • Application deadline is the 11th of June 2025 
  • Interviews will be held in person on the 16th and 17th of June 2025. 
  • Employment start date will be the 14th of July.  

Perks

You will receive a staff pass which gives you 

  • First-come first-served access to Fringe shows which are not sold out  
  • Discounts on food and drinks in bars across the site  

Summerhall Arts Information  

Summerhall Arts is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We expect employees to support these commitments and to assist in their realisation. If you require any assistance with your application or need the form in a different format, please contact   

How to Apply  

To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter detailing why you would be best suited to this role and including your relevant experience to we are happy to receive applications in written, recorded or video format.  

Due to the volume of applications, we unfortunately won’t be able to provide feedback on applications.