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Closing date: 3rd July 2025 at 9amSalary: £22,932 per annum, plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.Contract: 18-month Fixed Term contract, working 35 hours per weekLocation: Manchester. The role will be based at our Manchester office; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members if the team, normally 1-2 days a week. We are recruiting an apprentice to join our Access Support team.The team has been set up to improve and expand the support we are able to provide for our customers that experience barriers when applying to us for arts funding. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while working to make a positive difference to people’s lives. We will be improving accessibility for people with a range of disabilities, physical and mental health conditions, and a range of other circumstances.You will focus on providing general and specific information about the funding we offer to our customers. This will be by telephone, email and our website’s live chat feature. You might also trial and help develop other methods of communicating with our customers. The team will split its time between working remotely and in the Manchester office. Travel to other locations may be required but it is not expected that this would be more than once or twice a month. The cost of journeys to other sites will be paid for by us. Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing a high quality, empathetic and tailored customer service.</li><li>Responding to enquiries by telephone, email and our website’s live chat function.</li><li>Undertaking research which may include gathering information about past and current enquiries, complaints, customer feedback and our processes.</li><li>Acting as an advocate for the Arts Council, representing the Access Support team at meetings with colleagues, our applicants and other parties (e.g. training companies, other funders).</li><li>Providing administrative support to the rest of the team.</li></ul>To view the full job description please click <a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/EYAlbiaR2D9JpBtuTGveO_UBuTY7s_H2tu7C_GzX8avuYw?e=FJUU5p" target="_blank">here</a>.To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click&nbsp;<a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/EdjZCTTG1uxKvtYc71YZWCYBGKaZ3n4s_kS5JVuvaYCs2A?e=QhMcjc" target="_blank">here</a>. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/working-us/benefits" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application&nbsp;<a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/Eb75zAi8uDxFhhBbkFOmReABiLZsa5eqio-1OeGns5lgLA?e=gbgIFG" target="_blank">guidance</a> and more about our commitment to diversity on our website <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application, for further information please visit their website at <a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Arts Council England

Access Support team, apprentice (ICF95)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th July at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageStart date: 2nd September 2025Duration: 4 monthsWorking hours: 9:30am - 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday Kickstart your arts sector career with this structured and comprehensive 4-month learning experience at Pace.<a href="https://www.pacegallery.com/" target="_blank">Pace</a> is a leading contemporary art gallery. It represents many of the most significant international artists and estates of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Since its founding by Arne Glimcher in 1960, Pace has developed a distinguished legacy for vibrant and dedicated relationships with renowned artists. Pace Gallery’s internship programme offers a structured, well-rounded learning experience to support career development and provide opportunities in the arts sector to people from under-represented backgrounds.Our internship offers a thorough insight into every aspect of the commercial gallery world, including sales, marketing, exhibitions, operations, shipping and art handling. This position is aimed at those who would like to gain experience across the workings of the gallery and who, in return, can offer a new and different perspective. The key requirements are an enthusiastic willingness to learn, a can-do attitude and a proactive personality. Our aim is to attract people who might not have thought about working in the arts sector before or who have not yet had the opportunity to gain experience. Areas of learningSales<ul><li>Artist and object research from both an art market and art historical perspective </li><li>Administrative tasks including client lists and artwork management</li><li>Client and artist support</li><li>Sales process overview</li></ul>Communications - Marketing &amp; Events<ul><li>Press outreach </li><li>Events and press research projects </li><li>Events / public programming support </li></ul>Communications - Archives<ul><li>Book maintenance, research and stock checking </li><li>Sales pack support</li></ul>Operations - Corporate<ul><li>Regular stock check for the gallery and office, including kitchen supplies, stationery and books </li><li>Ensuring smooth communication between gallery and office</li><li>Ensuring all exhibition material such as press releases or exhibition catalogues are well stocked</li></ul>Operations - Finance<ul><li>Sales Invoicing</li><li>Budgeting</li><li>ARR, AML &amp; VAT</li></ul>Registrar &amp; Shipping<ul><li>Insight into international art shipping- including customs, Export licenses and Cites </li><li>Gain understanding of insurance regulations  </li><li>Gain insight into the differences between primary and secondary market works </li><li>Gain insight into consignment and loan agreements between Pace and other Institutions</li></ul>Art Resources<ul><li>Insight into handling artworks including condition reports, transport and artwork care </li><li>Gain understanding of installation requirements for artworks</li></ul> Key activities<ul><li>Covering the phones as necessary </li><li>Providing front desk cover as necessary </li><li>Greeting clients, journalists and visitors </li><li>Maintaining a clean and professional front desk </li><li>Preparing for any special events or private views </li><li>Assist with catalogue mail outs and post </li><li>Assist Gallery Assistants with organising and tidying all FOH &amp; BOH areas</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Demonstrable knowledge of art and the art sector</li><li>Personable and able to interact with a variety of people</li><li>Front of House/client facing experience is preferable</li><li>Enthusiasm to learn and contribute to the gallery</li><li>Willingness to flex to the ad hoc nature of the role</li><li>Strong eye for detail</li><li> A degree or equivalent qualification is a requirement for this role - in Art History or similar subjects is preferred</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Pace Gallery

Gallery intern

2 Front of House / Customer Service Opportunities