Job Description
Key Details:
Role: Assistant Operations Manager
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry: Creative
Days in Office: 5 days
Hours: 10.00 - 18.00
Salary: Up to £37,000 DOE
Company Overview:
We have just picked up a fantastic role for an Assistant Operations Manager to join an art gallery in the heart of London. This is a varied role that combines operations, front-of-house management, and event support on a 40:40:20 split respectively. This position would suit someone that thrives in an Operations based role within a creative environment. You should be someone looking to progress down the Ops route long term. This is a fantastic role for a creative, motivated ops assistant looking to take on more responsibility and evolve with a lovely team.
Responsibilities:
• Overseeing day-to-day gallery operations and ensuring smooth running of the space
• Line-managing and scheduling FOH staff, supporting with training and recruitment where needed
• Managing suppliers, contractors, and building maintenance
• Supporting with health & safety, compliance, and risk assessments
• Coordinating logistics for private views, events, and special projects
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners
Skills and Experience:
• Management experience required
• Minimum of 2 years in an operations position
• A genuine interest in operations and developing a career in this area
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to oversee both FOH and back-of-house responsibilities
• Someone motivated by long-term growth within operations
RMS Recruitment thanks you for your application and looks forward to speaking to you. However, we regret that we will only be able to respond to successful applicants who fulfil all the criteria.
If you are already registered with RMS, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant directly quoting the above reference number.