Team

Vacancy - February 2025

Join Our Artistic Haven! Seeking a creative Store Manager with a passion for independent retail.

 Are you a passionate advocate for quality, independent retail with a flair for curating captivating experiences? Do you thrive in a busy, hands-on environment? We are on the hunt for an extraordinary Manager to help grow our business and its reputation as the place where customers can find the special to give and to have. 

 About Us: Nestled in the town of Dingwall, our shop and gallery are a delight for those that love uniqueness and creativity. Showcasing original art and craft, design-led products and quality art supplies, we foster and value our community of customers and suppliers. We absolutely believe in the power of considered and independent retail to inspire, challenge and transform.

 Your Mission: As our Manager, you will take responsibility for our store's day to day operations. From face-to-face customer and supplier service, to curating and maintaining awe-inspiring, displays and managing shop staff, your role will be pivotal in delivering the business’ vision and ensuring an unforgettable experience for our visitors.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Take charge of daily shop and gallery operations, ensuring a seamless and welcoming environment for visitors.
• Lead and inspire our passionate staff, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Ongoing liaison with owner and founder, to continue to deliver an inspirational place to shop.
• Cultivate relationships with customers, suppliers and our local community.
• Execute innovative marketing strategies to promote exhibitions, our products and events.
• Plan and deliver dynamic events, from artist meets to creative workshops, that bring our offer to life.

 What We’re Looking For:

• 2-5 years of experience in retail or actively contributing to an independent business.
• Stellar organizational and communication skills.
• A creative flair, that translates into how products are presented,
• A genuine passion for what we do, aligning with the values of the business.
• A qualification or demonstrable interest in arts or creativity.

 Perks of the Role:

• Full time.
• Opportunities for professional development and creative growth.
• Work in a beautiful, inspiring environment with incredible products and great customers.

 How to Apply: Submit your CV, cover letter, and a statement of why you think you would be suitable for the role to hello@alchemistgallery.co.uk by 3rd March 2025. Join us in our mission to make art accessible and inspiring for all!

Community

We wouldn’t be what we are without our community; of shoppers, suppliers, and those round about us. We are privileged to trade alongside a great range of other independents on Dingwall High Street. Thank-you to those who choose to shop small!

Like many other small local businesses, we care about our community. The Gallery is a small business with a social conscience. In addition to selling the work of many independent artists, makers, designers, small businesses and selected fair trade suppliers, we also choose to further contribute positively to our local community, where appropriate creative opportunities arise. We sell Dingwall grown lavender products to fund further planting for pollinators, and support the work of Befrienders Highland. A donation was made towards the development of Dingwall Heritage Trail, now in place around the town. Suppliers also raise funds for the Highland Hospice, Pancreatic Cancer Action and Dingwall Museum through their Gallery sales. During COVID-19 lockdowns we created changing window displays, bringing what one customer described as “a glimmer of gorgeousness in the midst of it all” to our wee part of the world. Projects we gave our time and energy to when based in Golspie included arranging workshops and hosting visits for young people, as well as funding and installing community artwork. Hopefully these continue to inspire.