Looking to be part of something inspiring?
Dulwich Picture Gallery is a world-renowned art gallery and registered charity, celebrated for making great art accessible to all since 1817, when it opened as the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery. Home to a remarkable collection of European masterpieces and known for a bold, innovative approach to programming, the Gallery continues to set the standard for how art can inspire creativity and enrich lives.
We care deeply for our collection, our historic site, our audiences, our communities and one another. Ambitious and inventive, we embrace creativity and thoughtful experimentation, always looking for new ways to engage and inspire. We are open, collaborative and communicative, building positive partnerships and creating opportunities through shared ideas and expertise.
Whether you are starting out in your career, changing direction, or bringing years of experience, there are many ways to get involved and build your future with Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Career opportunities
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise the importance of adjusting to individual needs to ensure that all candidates have a fair and equal opportunity during our recruitment process. If you require specific accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Please note that due to the exceptional demand for jobs at the Gallery, we are unable to respond to unsolicited CVs.
We do not currently have any vacancies.
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What are the organisational salary bands?
Band A: London Living Wage.
Care, collaboration, diligence, flexibility.
Band B: LLW - £33000
Administration, coordination, supporting others, contributing ideas, managing own workload.
Band C: £33000 - £38000
Responsibility and ownership of activity, monitoring projects, programmes and resources.
Band D: £38000 - £48000
Managing others and/or gallery-wide projects, problem-solving, extensive specialist knowledge and experience.
Band E: £48000 - £64000
Senior Leadership Team. Budgetary responsibility, strategic decision-making, leading and developing others.
Band F: £64,000+
Directorate. Overall leadership responsibility for the Gallery’s vision, direction and sustainability.
Trustees: Voluntary
Ensure the future sustainability of the gallery and delivery of its charitable objectives.
Volunteer with us
Want to get closer to art, meet new people, and gain valuable experience? Volunteering is a great way to support the Gallery and grow your skills.
We not currently recruiting new volunteers, but please register your interest below and we will be in touch when we next have availability.
Audience Research Volunteers
Would you like to help us learn more about audiences?
Sculpture Garden Volunteers
Come and help us care for our beautiful 3 acres of grounds, including our newly opened Sculpture Garden.
ArtPlay Pavilion Volunteers
Can you help us support young families and ignite creativity in young minds?
Volunteer FAQs
No previous experience is necessary for any of our volunteer roles. Our induction and specific training will cover everything you need to feel confident doing the role.
Yes absolutely, you can apply for as many roles as you like!
We offer volunteering roles across the Gallery. All our opportunities are listed on our website. Please check the volunteering page as these are regularly updated with new volunteer opportunities.
No, everyone is welcome to apply to volunteer, there are no qualifications required. On-going training, support and supervision will be available from staff throughout your volunteering experience.
Each role lists the length of commitment required.
You can volunteer on any day of the week or a particular day may be indicated in the role advertised. In particular we are looking for volunteers who can support at the weekends, evenings and in school holidays.
No DBS check is required in order to volunteer at the Gallery.
We aim to respond to applications within 21 working days.
Aged 14-21? You're welcome to join our Youth Volunteer Interpretation Programme. As a young volunteer you will get the opportunity to work with our curators, explore new ways of talking about our Collection, and develop new programmes and activities for young people. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm to get involved. For more information please contact [email protected]
Please get in touch with [email protected] if you have any other questions.
Work experience
We have a structured work placement programme developed with key local schools and universities. Unfortunately we cannot support any other work placement enquiries at the moment.