Careers Opportunities
Join Our Dynamic Team in the Heart of North Yorkshire's Art Scene!
We're on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team. If you thrive in a dynamic, colourful environment where no day is the same, we'd love to hear from you!
About Us:
Lucy Pittaway Ltd is more than just an art business; we're a vibrant, expanding company in North Yorkshire, renowned for retail excellence in the art sector. With eight galleries across Yorkshire, Cumbria and Newcastle, a thriving e-commerce platform, and the accolade of the UK’s Most Popular Published Artist, we're at the forefront of the art community. We've recently expanded our services to include capture, print, retail solutions for artists, and bespoke framing for a wide range of clients.
Our Ethos:
Creativity meets commercial acumen at Lucy Pittaway Ltd. We're a blend of passion, practicality, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit. We're dedicated to excellence in everything we do.
Current Opportunities:
Store Manager - Full-Time, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Store Manager required to join our Team at the Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery in Newcastle.
We are seeking a highly motivated store manager to drive a busy sales business in our Newcastle Gallery. You will need excellent organisation, communication and sales skills.
Key Responsibilities as our Gallery Manager:
- You and your team will offer professional, friendly, and expert consultations while selling merchandise, limited and open edition prints, and original artwork.
- You will strive to achieve realistic but challenging targets and build a loyal client base.
- You will develop and motivate your team, identify opportunities to expand your gallery's client base while offering exceptional customer service, ensuring the gallery is well presented hanging pictures and merchandise.
- No art experience is necessary as full training will be provided however retail experience is essential. A high level of enthusiasm and an appetite for selling is a must in this role.
Candidate Requirements:
- Personality is everything in this role; we recruit warm, engaging, and professional individuals who can motivate and lead a team.
- You are presentable and confident interacting face-to-face and on the phone.
- You will be a self-motivated individual who understands your client's tastes and requirements and how to encourage new sales and develop successful relationships - ultimately, a candidate who feels as passionate about selling art and providing a personal and unique service to our clients as we do.
- As part of a small team, we do ask for flexibility and adaptability regarding responsibilities and working hours. You will be required to work weekends and be available on occasional evenings for events.
Job Type:
Full-time position availableSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Commission Pay
Schedule:
7-day rota
For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to hr@lucypittaway.co.uk
Sales Assistant - Part Time/Full Time, Bowness on Windermere.
A sales assistant is required to join our team at the Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery in Bowness on Windermere.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in sales and eagerness to learn as part of a commission-based sales team. Commission is earned on all artwork sales, increasing the hourly rate.
The role will primarily involve customer-facing sales. However, there will also be some behind-the-scenes work, including email and telephone sales, stock organisation, and artwork processing. The successful candidate will have a passion for sales and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. There may also be a requirement to work occasionally at events in the local area.
Role Requirements:
- Experience in retail sales, handling payments, and managing a till.
- Excellent customer service: face-to-face, telephone, and via email.
- Availability to work weekends and weekdays.
- Flexibility to work over a 7-day rota.
- Handling pictures and other stock items; sometimes large and/or heavy.
- Attention to detail.
- Good level of numeracy.
Candidate Requirements:
- Retail/sales experience essential.
- Familiarity with EPOS systems an advantage.
- Willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks.
- Must display a 'can do' attitude.
- Ability to operate effectively in a busy retail environment.
- Comfortable working alone at times and with a team.
Job Type:
Part-time and full time positions availableSalary:
£12.44 per hour (Age dependant)
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Schedule:
7-day rota
For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@lucypittaway.co.uk
Sales Assistant - Part Time, York.
A sales assistant is required to join our team at the Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery in York.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in sales and eagerness to learn as part of a commission-based sales team. Commission is earned on all artwork sales, increasing the hourly rate.
The role will primarily involve customer-facing sales. However, there will also be some behind-the-scenes work, including email and telephone sales, stock organisation, and artwork processing. The successful candidate will have a passion for sales and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. There may also be a requirement to work occasionally at events in the local area.
Role Requirements:
- Experience in retail sales, handling payments, and managing a till.
- Excellent customer service: face-to-face, telephone, and via email.
- Availability to work weekends and weekdays.
- Flexibility to work over a 7-day rota.
- Handling pictures and other stock items; sometimes large and/or heavy.
- Attention to detail.
- Good level of numeracy.
Candidate Requirements:
- Retail/sales experience essential.
- Familiarity with EPOS systems an advantage.
- Willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks.
- Must display a 'can do' attitude.
- Ability to operate effectively in a busy retail environment.
- Comfortable working alone at times and with a team.
Job Type:
Part-time position availableSalary:
£11.44 per hour (Age dependant)
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Schedule:
7-day rota
For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to hr@lucypittaway.co.uk
Sales Assistant - Part Time (24 hours), Keswick.
A sales assistant is required to join our team at the Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery in Keswick.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in sales and eagerness to learn as part of a commission-based sales team. Commission is earned on all artwork sales, increasing the hourly rate.
The role will primarily involve customer-facing sales. However, there will also be some behind-the-scenes work, including email and telephone sales, stock organisation, and artwork processing. The successful candidate will have a passion for sales and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. There may also be a requirement to work occasionally at events in the local area.
Role Requirements:
- Experience in retail sales, handling payments, and managing a till.
- Excellent customer service: face-to-face, telephone, and via email.
- Availability to work weekends and weekdays.
- Flexibility to work over a 7-day rota.
- Handling pictures and other stock items, sometimes large and/or heavy.
- Attention to detail.
- Good level of numeracy.
Candidate Requirements:
- Retail/sales experience essential.
- Familiarity with EPOS systems is an advantage.
- Willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks.
- Must display a 'can do' attitude.
- Ability to operate effectively in a busy retail environment.
- Comfortable working alone at times and with a team.
Job Type:
Part-time position availableSalary:
£12.44 per hour (Age dependant)
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Schedule:
7-day rota
For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to hr@lucypittaway.co.uk
