Assistant to Senior Director

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Location
London, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Junior
Salary
£30,000–40,000 / year
Languages
EN
Posted
4 Nov 2026

Verified open 4 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

  • Full time
  • £30k-£40k

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 "> published - Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting and assisting the Senior Director at the London gallery.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive operational support to the Senior Director, ensuring all pre- and post-sale processes run smoothly and efficiently. As a key point of contact and representative of the gallery, this position facilitates communication between clients and the Senior Director. By expertly managing travel, meetings, and calendars, the role enables the Senior Director to prioritize sales, strategy, and management responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Essential professional skills and competencies:
- A minimum of one years previous experience at a commercial gallery or comparable arts organization (essential).
- Excellent knowledge of contemporary art and gallery operations.
- Familiarity with inventory databases (e.g. Artlogic, ArtBase, or comparable).
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic image-editing software.
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Language Skills:
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (approx. 80% of the role):
- Assistance to the Senior Director with pre- and post-sales administration, including but not limited to tracking, preparing, and sending offers, invoicing details, AML and CDD checks, payments, shipments, and general after-sales care.
- Preparing and collating information for offers, meetings, appointments, and sales presentations.
- Diary management including organising meetings and travel itineraries, and responding to invitations to ensure effective use of Senior Director's time.
- Email management, administering mail-outs of exhibition and fair previews.
- Drafting correspondence and responding to emails for and on behalf of the Senior Director.

Other Responsibilities: (approx. 20% of the role)
General gallery administration, fair preparation and assistance at events and openings.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant to Senior Director
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
  • Location:

    London

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Job: Assistant to Senior Director

Job: Assistant to Senior Director

Organisation: Sprüth Magers

Postcode: W1S 4EJ

How to Apply

Please email Antonija Stanton-Vrhovski asv@spruethmagers.com to request a full job description in the first instance. Once reviewed, please apply with a CV and covering letter stating your current salary and notice period. The closing date for applications is the 17/11/2026 at 18.00.

About Sprüth Magers

Commercial Art Gallery

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