Exhibition Support - Art School MA Show 2026

Job description

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

The Creative Practice and Galleries Technical Team is looking for 4 students to assist with the upcoming prestigious Art School MA Show 2026. You will support the team with workshops, artist studio installation, and prepare activities across Arts and Humanities buildings.

Duties Include:

• Responding to student queries in the workspaces and signposting to technical staff where appropriate
• Assisting technical staff with the installation of creative outputs, including artworks, products, and craft
• Recognising health and safety hazards and reporting them to technical staff
• Assisting with manual handling of materials used for the show build
• Supporting technical staff in setting up equipment within workspaces
• Preparing exhibition spaces for student exhibits
• Prioritising the safekeeping of students' artworks
• Cleaning, tidying, and organising workspaces as required

Start date: w/c 21 September
Finish date: 16 October

Working Pattern:

• 2 x students
  Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

• 2 x students
  Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who study within the School of Art and meet the following requirements:

• Have a desire to work within Galleries and associated creative industries
• Understand ethical concerns when handling artwork
• Apply physical dexterity and care when handling artwork and associated materials
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have an awareness of health and safety
• Have good customer service skills
• Show enthusiasm for creating engaging exhibitions and supporting artists' work

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Wednesday 16th September 2026.

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