Vacancy: Boutique and Gallery Supervisors
Summerhall is one of Edinburgh’s leading multi-arts venues, home to an exciting year-round programme of exhibitions, performances, and events. The Summerhall Arts Boutique offers a unique platform for local artists, artisans, and designers to showcase and sell their work within our thriving arts centre.
Location: 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
Rate of Pay: £13.10 per hour + holiday pay
We are Hiring for 2 positions with the following contracts:
- 12 week fixed term contract, minimum 13 hours per week
- 12 week fixed term contract, minimum 19.5 hours per week
What is the Job?
We are looking for two Boutique and Gallery supervisors to look after our Visual Arts gallery spaces and the Summerhall Arts Boutique, an initiative that offers artists, artisans and designers the opportunity to sell their work within our thriving arts centre.
Reporting to the Head of Visual Arts, the Boutique and Gallery supervisors will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the Summerhall Arts Boutique and visual arts galleries, providing excellent, informed and welcoming customer service while handling product and ticket sales as well as associated administration. This is a fast-paced, public-facing role that requires motivation, multitasking skills, and the ability to think on your feet.
Standard shifts will be Wednesday – Sunday 10.30 – 5.30pm with occasional evenings for special events. A monthly rota will be allocated 2 weeks in advance.
What will you be doing?
- Sales and Customer Service
- Ticket, voucher and membership sales through red 61 ticketing system
- Opening, closing and monitoring of the galleries and exhibitions
- Boutique and gallery housekeeping
- Stock and inventory management and administration
- Issuing participant contracts
- Social media
- Artist / designer recruitment and communication
- Sales report generation
- Assisting the Head of Visual Arts with administration and departmental duties
Who are you?
To be considered for this post, you should be able to demonstrate experience, skills, and personal qualities that show you can thrive in a creative, public-facing environment. We’re looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic and approachable – you enjoy meeting people and helping visitors, artists, and customers get the most out of their experience at Summerhall.
- Motivated and hardworking – you can stay calm under pressure, juggle multiple tasks, and keep things running smoothly during busy periods.
- Experienced in sales and customer service, ideally within a retail, gallery, or event setting.
- Passionate about the arts, with an excitement for Summerhall’s Visual Arts programme and a genuine interest in championing independent artists and designers.
- An excellent communicator – confident, friendly, and professional in person, in writing, and online.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administration skills, including confident use of Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Reliable and proactive, with good timekeeping and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- A team player who enjoys collaborating with others but is equally comfortable working independently when required.
- Experience of using systems such as Red61 ticketing or stock management software would be an advantage, though full training will be provided.
What does successful delivery look like?
You’ll know you’re doing this job well when:
- The Boutique and Gallery spaces are welcoming, organised, and visually engaging.
- Visitors receive friendly, knowledgeable service and leave with a positive impression of Summerhall.
- Artists and designers feel supported and well represented.
- Stock, sales, and admin tasks are accurate and up to date.
- You communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and take initiative to keep things running smoothly.
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 31st of October 2025
- Interviews will be held in person on the 3rd and 4th of November 2025.
- Employment start date will be between the 8th and 16th of November depending on availability.
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.