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Temporary Staff – Frieze London & Frieze Masters
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Frieze London and Frieze Masters Temporary Staff
Frieze London and Frieze Masters are returning to The Regents Park between 14th–18th October 2026. We are seeking temporary staff to support the delivery of the fairs, in the following roles:
Available Roles
Accreditation Team
This team issues passes to all personnel working and exhibiting at the fair. Applicants should be IT literate and comfortable using databases. Good people management skills and experience working with the public and/or contractors in a very fast-paced environment are essential. This role needs to have a good understanding of the security issues surrounding the fair and liaise with security as necessary. A foreign language is an advantage. Successful candidates will be required for additional dates both pre and post-fair.
Cloakroom and Bag drop Runners
This team implements and executes a methodical system to ensure the smooth drop off and collection of items at both the coat check and bag drop. This is a public facing position that is important to the overall visitor experience of Frieze. Applicants should be friendly, organised, and collaborative. This position involves extended periods of standing and manual handling.
Distribution Team
These positions are physical and involve a high degree of manual handling. This team assists the marketing department with the distribution of printed literature, set-up and onsite deliveries. Applicants should be dynamic, enthusiastic, communicative, and reliable. Successful candidates will be required for additional dates both pre and post-fair.
Exhibitor Assistants
Applicants should have excellent interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills, as well as remain calm under pressure in fast-paced environments. Prior experience working in large scale events or client-facing roles is desirable. Candidates who speak languages in addition to English are especially encouraged to apply. A previous visit to the fair is desirable. Successful candidates will be the main point of contact for galleries throughout the week and should remain professional, composed, and direct enquiries to the correct person or communicate accurate information as required. Successful candidates will be required for additional dates both pre and post-fair.
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Vetting Scribes
Applicants must be comfortable and competent in a client-facing role, have an interest in and strong knowledge of art history and historical terms, ideally across a variety of disciplines. Candidates need strong organisational skills and should be experienced note-takers, preferably with prior knowledge of the fair. Clear and professional communication skills are important for this role, as you will be liaising with art historical specialists and Frieze staff. This position is required on Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October only.
Sales and Information staff
These public-facing positions, managed by the Marketing department, involve handing out fair information, answering questions from visitors and selling Frieze publications and other contemporary art magazines. Familiarity with frieze publications and previous sales/retail experience is desirable. Applicants should be personable and outgoing, as well as comfortable with extended periods of standing.
PR/Press Team
Applicants should be personable, patient, and have strong people management and IT skills. Prior PR or events experience is desirable, as is an interest in contemporary art. Candidates who speak languages in addition to English are especially encouraged to apply. The role can involve familiarizing media with the fair, using online check-in systems, issuing passes, chaperoning film crews and updating image banks.
VIP Assistants
Applicants must have a polished manner, excellent interpersonal skills and remain calm under pressure. Some knowledge of artists and collectors in the contemporary art world and experience of working with VIPs in a fast-moving environment, are required. Successful applicants will be the main point of contact at the Frieze VIP desks – checking people in, issuing VIP cards and answering any enquiries about the fair, under the supervision of our Frieze VIP Team. Other responsibilities can include assisting with events on and off site, as well as back of house data entry. All positions may involve extended periods of standing. Please include examples of events/people you have worked with to support your CV.
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Post Room Staff
This team manages deliveries to site. Applicants should be organised, reliable and proactive. This is a back of house position which involves working both independently and as part of a team.
Application Details
Closing Date for Applications
5pm BST, Wednesday 5th August 2026.
Availability
Applicants for all positions should be available between 13th October & 18th October 2026; some positions may begin and end earlier or later than these dates.
How to Apply
Please send a one-page CV and covering letter to applications@Frieze.com, specifying the position/positions you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Please only send one application.
Please use your covering letter to show how you are suited to the position and to provide any dates you will be unavailable for interview between 17th & 28th August, plus any dates you would be unavailable to work between 8th and 20th October. Listing language skills is helpful as is including any visa restrictions we should be aware of.
Interviews
Applicants will be interviewed virtually between 17th & 28th August 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, individuals will be engaged on a PAYE contract.
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