Featured Image for GTG is hiring – Engagement Assistant

GTG is hiring – Engagement Assistant

Published on 21 October 2025

Golden Thread Gallery is hiring an Engagement Assistant – applications close at 12pm on Tuesday 18th November.

Golden Thread Gallery is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Engagement Assistant to support visitor experience at the gallery. The Engagement Assistant will have a key role in our small team, making our activities more accessible to the public and assisting across the Gallery’s programme and range of activities. This will include activating the gallery’s Community Participation and Engagement Hub, devising programme activities (with the Co-Directors and Development Manager) and delivering in-house and offsite creative workshops and educational activities. The role will also include working with schools, community groups and further and higher education colleges.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career Arts professional in one of Northern Ireland’s leading contemporary visual art galleries.

Please note that this appointment is subject to continuing funding/grant aid.

Working Hours: Part-time, 24hpw, including Saturdays. Hours determined by a monthly rota and will include evenings and weekends. Applicants must be flexible to the needs of the organization.

Salary: £24,570/ Pro-rata £15,724.80

Leave: 28 days annual holiday pro rata (including Bank Holidays)

Contract: This is a 12-month contract position, with possible extension up to a maximum of 23 months. A probationary period will apply. Employment is subject to funding, and the contract may terminate earlier if funding is withdrawn.

Closing date: 12pm midday on Tuesday 18th November.

Applications must be emailed to info@gtgallery.co.uk by 12pm on Tuesday 18th November. Please use ‘Engagement Assistant Application’ as the subject line of your email.

Late applications will not be considered. Application packs can be emailed on request.

Disclaimer: This document does not constitute an offer of employment nor forms any part of any contract.

Download the Application Pack 

Golden Thread Gallery is supported by:

Background Image for Supporter Block on Golden Thread Gallery

Help fund our work

Through a one-off or repeat donation, you’ll enable us to
continue showcasing art and culture with our community.

Join our newsletter

Newsletter

Contact

23-29 Queen Street,
Belfast,
County Antrim,
BT1 6EA.

+44 (0)28 90 330920

info@gtgallery.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 11:00 – 17:00
Thursday 11:00 – 17:00
Friday 11:00 – 17:00
Saturday 11:00 – 16:00
Sunday Closed

Follow us

Supported by