Visual Arts Technician, permanent Full Time 37.5hpw, £30,000-£32,000 per annum dependent upon experience, plus staff benefitsÂ
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Visual Arts Technician to join Lowry as we celebrate our 25th birthday and focus on bold future projects for new and diverse audiences. It is an exciting time in the Galleries as we prepare to open out first immersive experience and embark on an ambitious new phase of exhibition and Lowry Collection programming.Â
The successful candidate will have a vital role to play, working closely alongside the curatorial and operations team.Â
Key responsibilities include supporting the care and display of the LS Lowry Collection alongside the technical preparation, co-ordination and installation of modern, contemporary and family exhibitions. In addition, you will be responsible for the smooth operation and technical maintenance of LOWRY 360, our new free permanent immersive experience space.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
- Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is 9am 7th April 2025.
First interviews are planned to take place Wednesday 16th April 2025 and if successful second interviews will likely take place the following week.
For more information, please download the ​Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
To ensure fairness during our shortlisting process, we ask that you remove all personal details (such as name, age, location, ethnicity, marital status etc) from your CV and covering letter before uploading. This reduces the risk of any potential bias during our recruitment process and ensures that all shortlisting is based on skills, experience and suitability for a role. Thank you for your understanding.
Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.
Closing Date: 07/04/2025
Location: Trust
Department: Galleries
Job Title: Visual Arts Technician
Salary: £30,000-£32,000 per annum dependent upon experience, plus staff benefits
City: Salford Quays