White Cube
Job: Bookshop Retail Assistant
Job: Bookshop Retail Assistant
Organisation: White Cube
Postcode: SE1 3TQ
- Job Title: Bookshop Retail Assistant
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Part time - Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
The Retail Assistant will join the gallery’s onsite bookshop team. This position requires an individual with a passion for customer service and for books. As a primary point of contact for visitors experiencing the gallery’s flagship location, the individual should thrive when engaging with customers and advising on books and enjoy the overall environment of an exhibition space. Reporting to the Bookshop Supervisor, the Retail Assistant will support the day-to-day management of both the onsite bookshop and the gallery’s online retail operations. As part of the bookshop team, they will share the responsibility for providing visitors with an exceptional retail experience: An environment where visitors can inter react with staff who are approachable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the gallery and its artists.
Job Requirements
Qualifications, skills and expertise:
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
– Thrives on customer engagement and demonstrates a customer-oriented approach to bookselling.
– Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards and creating memorable visitor experiences.
– Passion for delivering outstanding service to customers in line with the White Cube brand.
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
– Flexible and willing to assist with occasional out-of-hours events.
– Interest and knowledge for art and books is desired.
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