Gallery Assistant (GG683) in University of East Anglia

Sainsbury Centre

Salary from £24,344 per annum, with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum

Indefinite

General Grades (e.g. Catering and Grounds)

25 May 2025

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SAINSBURY CENTRE

Gallery Assistant
Ref: GG683

Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum, with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum.

We are seeking an experienced security professional to join our Gallery Assistant team in this security focussed role.

The Sainsbury Centre is one of the most prominent university art museums in Britain, with a national and international reputation for the display and study of art. Following our global relaunch tied in with the fiftieth anniversary of the Centre, we are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Gallery Assistant team.

As part of a small team you will be required to undertake a range of gallery and related support functions. The main focus is gallery security, invigilation and other support duties. You will also be expected to assist with the setting up of events and other activities in the building.

You will have 3 GCSE’s at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification or experience) along with experience of working in a similar security role and knowledge of computerised security systems and CCTV. Proven interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach are essential attributes.

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis from 1 July 2025. A flexible approach to work is essential as you will work an average of 36 hours and 15 minutes per week over the course of a rolling roster, providing cover 7 days a week, with some early start and late finish shifts. You will also provide out of hours call out cover on a rostered basis. As such, you must live within a 15-mile radius of the Sainsbury Centre or 30 minutes travelling time with the ability to travel whilst public transport may not be available.

Benefits include:

34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 25 May 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lee Heath, Security Manager via [email protected]

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