Jobs and Volunteering
Current Vacancies & Opportunities:
- Senior Technician
- Baltic Voices (group member, voluntary)
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 Technical Manager, the Senior Technician plays an important role in the realisation of our exhibitions and creative programmes.
Reports to: Technician Manager
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
Baltic Voices
Closing date: Sunday 8 June 2025, 23:59
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including how to apply to be involved
As an organisation that values listening, we want to hear your thoughts and opinions on Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. We are inviting our visitors to join a group called Baltic Voices who will come together twice a year to share their thoughts and insight on Baltic’s exhibitions, events, building, spaces and activities.
It’s an opportunity to play a role in the feedback we receive and consider when deciding our future exhibitions, activities and use of space. No specialist art knowledge is required – we want to hear about what you think about what we offer through our exhibitions and events, and what makes Baltic meaningful and relevant to you.
To ask further about the role or if you require any support in applying please e-mail myexperience@balticmill.com or call 0191 440 4960.
Role: Baltic Voices member (Voluntary)
Commitment: 8 hours per year, ideally minimum for 2 years
Location: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Deadline: Expressions of interest by 8 June 2025
Our Values
We value listening: A listening organisation is a relevant organisation. We create positive impact by understanding and responding to the needs and motivations of our audiences and communities.
We value accountability: An accountable organisation is transparent and rigorous. We build trust by behaving with honesty and integrity.
We value courage: A courageous organisation is bold and takes risks. We platform progressive and thought-provoking ideas and practices.
We value equity: An equitable organisation values equality, inclusion and diversity. We champion equity and challenge racism and prejudice.
We value sustainability: A sustainable organisation is resourceful and environmentally conscious.
