Shop Assistant

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Nationalgallery Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Shop Assistant role at National Gallery of Ireland.

Salary and terms

This role is a fixed-term contract within the Gallery Shop, reporting to the Retail Manager. The purpose of these roles is to assist in all aspects of the operation of the Gallery Shop and provide a quality service to the customers. The successful candidate will:

  • Provide outstanding and consistent customer care
  • Process cash and card transactions through the shop's EPOS system
  • Carry out housekeeping to a high standard
  • Replenish stock on the shop floor in accordance with the shop's visual merchandising standard
  • Assist with online orders, stockroom duties and general maintenance of the goods-in section
  • Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as assigned
The successful candidate will have
  • Previous retail experience
  • An enthusiastic and positive attitude to work
  • A proven ability to work as part of a team and also be confident in working alone and taking initiative when appropriate
  • Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • A professional, polite, adaptable, and friendly manner when dealing with staff and visitors
  • An interest in working in an arts and cultural heritage institution and a willingness to create a positive visitor experience in the shop and the Gallery
Conditions of employment

This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. This may be subject to review in view of new structures and/or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with NGI screening and Garda Vetting procedures. The post will be subject to a satisfactory medical check and successful completion of a probationary period. Applicants must be fluent in English and be eligible to work in Ireland.

Citizenship requirements

Eligible candidates must be:

  • A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
  • A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
  • A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
  • A non-EEA citizen who has a valid visa/employment permit.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.

Job details and application information

Salary: €14.75 per hour

Working hours: 20 hours per week (net), worked over 3 days. This usually includes one 7-hour shift on a weekday, one 7-hour shift on Saturday, and a 6-hour shift on Sunday

Duration: Fixed-term contract, ending on 22 February 2026

How to apply: To apply for this position please submit a

  • Cover Letter of not more than two pages
  • CV of not more than two pages

Panel: Candidates should note that at the end of the candidate assessment process a panel of successful candidates may be formed based on order of merit, from which future positions may be filled.

Any personal data that you provide when applying for this position shall be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11 September 2025

Interviews will be scheduled in September/October 2025.

Equality and inclusion

At the National Gallery of Ireland, we value equity, diversity and inclusion and recognise the benefits it can bring to our staff and our visitors interactions. We celebrate difference and want our people to be representative of all communities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please do not hesitate to let us know. The National Gallery of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Role details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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