Jobs and Volunteering
Current Vacancies & Opportunities:
- Executive Assistant
- Senior Technician
- Director of Development & Enterprise
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is a major international gallery situated on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, England. Having welcomed over 10 million visitors since opening in July 2002, Baltic presents a distinctive and ambitious world-class visual art programme. Housed in a landmark ex-industrial building, Baltic houses 2,600 square metres of art space, making it one of Europe’s largest galleries. Baltic has presented the work of over 850 artists of 78 nationalities in over 300 exhibitions to date. Baltic is supported by Arts Council England, Gateshead Council and Northumbria University.
For all employment vacancies at Baltic, candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK.
We are inviting people with different skills, experiences, backgrounds, gender, orientation, and neurodiversity to apply for all job vacancies and volunteering opportunities. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation.
Senior Technician
Closing date: 22 June 2025, 23:59
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Baltic are recruiting a Senior Technician to join our team. Set in an architecturally stunning building in Gateshead, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is the UK’s largest non-collecting contemporary art institution. Baltic delivers 8 to 10 free exhibitions across four gallery floors, alongside extensive learning and civic engagement programmes in our fully accessible building. Working under direction of the Production Manager & Registrar, the Senior Technician plays an important role in the realisation of our exhibitions and creative programmes.
Reports to: Production Manager & Registrar
Salary: £28,754 - £31,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Contract duration: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Place of Work: Baltic, South Shore Road, Gateshead
Annual leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata
Benefits: 30% discount at Baltic Shop and discounted menu at Baltic Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms & food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at Eldon Square, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
Job Profile - Senior Technician
Director of Development & Enterprise (DDE)
Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025, 23:59
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Baltic is a large must-visit art gallery and an iconic destination on the Gateshead quayside. We offer a warm welcome to 400,000 visitors each year and have just received our 10 millionth visitor.
The DDE is responsible for leading Baltic's income generation strategy across trading activities, brand partnerships, sponsorship, trust fund applications, customer retention and engagement all aligned with the vision and values of the charity.
Reports to: Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Contract duration: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Place of Work: Baltic, South Shore Road, Gateshead
Annual leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata
Benefits: 30% discount at Baltic Shop and discounted menu at Baltic Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms & food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at Eldon Square, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
Job Profile - Director of Development & Enterprise
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