Reporting to: Sales Director & Store Manager
Salary: $50,000.00
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (details available on request); 25 days paid time off, including 7 federal holidays; plus 10 days of sick leave. Federal holidays observed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Additionally, the Friday after Thanksgiving is a company holiday.
About Peter Harrington
Peter Harrington is one of the most respected and dynamic names in the world of rare books, with permanent galleries in London and New York.
From its beginnings in London in 1969, the firm has built an international reputation for sourcing and selling the finest first editions, signed and inscribed books, rare manuscripts, fine bindings, and library sets. Over more than fifty years, Peter Harrington has handled thousands of significant works, from incunabula, early illuminated manuscripts, and Shakespeare folios to landmark works of science, literature, political thought, travel, philosophy, and the arts.
With a team of subject specialists and bibliographers, the firm brings exceptional depth of knowledge to every item it handles, working closely with private collectors, libraries, and institutions to build collections of lasting cultural and scholarly value.
Its galleries in Chelsea and Mayfair in London, as well as New York's Upper East Side, offer elegant, welcoming spaces in which to encounter rare books and works on paper.
The firm also exhibits at leading international rare book and art fairs across the globe, from New York and Los Angeles to Hong Kong, Maastricht, Abu Dhabi, and Melbourne, reflecting its place at the heart of the global rare book community.
Responsibilities
• Handle daily shop operations, including opening and closing the gallery, handling mail, managing shipments, and maintaining a seamless workflow.
• Contribute to the organization and logistics of book fairs, including packing, shipping, and overall preparation.
• Provide excellent customer service, supporting clients and stepping in to assist the team as needed.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, handling inquiries and resolving minor issues promptly.
Essential Skills & Experience
• A resourceful, pragmatic, and 'can-do' attitude.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive problem solver with the ability to anticipate needs independently.
• Highly organised with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• A natural sense of style and presentation, with the ability to create eye-catching displays and ensure the shop always looks its best.
• Demonstrable strong literary interests.
Desirable
• 1–2 years' experience in the rare book trade, auction house, or gallery.
• Experience working in an office environment or similar setting.
How To Apply
Applicants should send their CV and cover letter directly to: recruitment@peterharrington.co.uk.
All applications must include a cover/introduction letter. Please note, your application might not be considered without a letter.
Closing Date: 12th April 2026. We will be reviewing applications and scheduling meetings on a rolling basis over the next few weeks, so we would suggest applying as soon as possible.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Requires the ability to lift and carry heavy boxes (average 25lbs) as part of daily responsibilities. Peter Harrington is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
