Commercial Assistant

Under the supervision of the Commercial Coordinator, the Commercial Assistant will support with venue hires, liaising with Studio Voltaire’s Operations team and the organisation’s restaurant partner to administrate enquiries and take bookings, building skills in client care in a creative setting and supporting the charitable aims of an arts and learning organisation.

House of Voltaire commissions and sells unique artworks, limited edition prints and specially commissioned homewares, clothing and accessories by leading international artists and designers. All purchases support Studio Voltaire’s artistic and public programmes. The Commercial Assistant supports onsite and e-commerce sales, stock management, store operations, sales tracking, customer service and merchandising.

The Commercial Assistant will gain valuable training and experience in the process of commissioning, production, launch and promotion of artist-made works and saleable products, within a visual arts setting.

The role is funded by Lambeth’s ELEVATE, offering opportunities for Lambeth-based young people seeking a career in the creative industries.

• Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Salary: London Living Wage, £14.80 per hour
• Conditions of work: 2 days per week (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)