Unit available to let: Palace Street, Caernarfon

We have a vacant property on Palace Street, Caernarfon. This unit is perfect as a shop/retail or office space.

Floor space: 18m2
Rent (monthly): £420

Click here for further information.

For an application form or to arrange a viewing, please contact eiddo@galericaernarfon.com or call us on 01286 685 250.

We are expecting a lot of interest in this property. We have therefore set a closing date to receive your application forms by 23:59 on Monday – 26.02.2024.

If you are actively looking for a commercial unit in Caernarfon (shop / office / workshop / café etc) – please add your details to our database by following this link

11.12.23 December 2023 opening hours

Once again this year, Galeri will be closing over the Christmas and New Year period in order to give staff quality time off to spend with family and friends.

Our opening hours for December in terms of the Box Office, Café Bar and Kitchen are as follows:

We will be reopening on Tuesday, 02.01.2024.

Whilst closed, you will still be able to purchase tickets online.

We would like to thank everyone who have supported us over the last year. As a community enterprise, we are delighted to have your continued support as customers and audiences.

On behalf of everyone in Galeri Caernarfon Cyf – staff, board members and volunteers, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families. We’ll look forward to welcoming you back in 2024.

12.12.23 Galeri Caernarfon Cyf to become Heritage Development Trust

12 social enterprises and charities across the UK including Galeri Caernarfon Cyf are being empowered to take over and transform at-risk buildings thanks to a £5m revenue fund by the Architectural Heritage Fund and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The 12 organisations will become Heritage Development Trusts, with the funding allowing Galeri Caernarfon Cyf to it scale up its operations and to explore opportunities of taking over dilapidated buildings of historic importance in Caernarfon and create a valuable range of new spaces for the community.

Since the company was established in 1992 (under the name Cwmni Tref Caernarfon), over 20 properties within the walled town boundaries have been bought and renovated by the company. These buildings are used as a range of things including shops, offices, salons, cafes, restaurants who collectively employ over 200 members of staff as well as residential properties housing over 40 individuals.

Steffan Thomas, Galeri Caernarfon Cyf’s Chief Executive commented: “When the company was established over thirty years ago, the main aim was to play a role in regenerating the town. Around half of the commercial properties within the walled town were in poor condition, derelict and for sale with very little interest by the private sector to invest in the town. This funding will allow us to explore opportunities and in doing so, making a further contribution to the local community, provide an economic boost to the town as well as protecting important buildings of historic interest.”

This 3 year funding will allow Galeri Caernarfon Cyf to: - Identify potential buildings / projects - Conduct various surveys on assets (building / heritage & conservation / valuations etc) - Conduct feasibility studies and market research - Develop business plans - Identify capital funding opportunities - Engage with local stakeholders about potential projects/uses.

By the end of the project in 2026, our aim is to have at least started on the restoration of a building of historical importance within Caernarfon – bringing new life and purpose for community and economic benefit to the area.

28.11.23 VACANCY: Café Bar Manager

We have an opportunity for an energetic, organised and customer focused individual to work here at Galeri as the Café Bar Manager.

The individual will be responsible for the effective management of day-to-day operations at the Café Bar and will lead on the development of our catering offer for audiences, visitors, artists and the staff based within Galeri ensuring an effective and efficient service at all times.

The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) through the medium of Welsh is ESSENTIAL for this post.

Title: Café Bar Manager
Reporting to: The Management Team
Hourly wage: £23,000 - £26,000
Working hours: 37 – 40 hours per week. Monday to Sunday ROTA (including evening hours / weekends and Bank Holidays – as required)
Closing date: 17:00, Wednesday, 13.12.2023

Download the:

• Job description here (PDF)
• Application form here (Word)

For an informal discussion or to ask any question relating to the post, please contact:
Steffan Thomas | steffan.thomas@galericaernarfon.com | 01286 685211

24.10.23 VACANCY: HEAD OF OPERATIONS

We have an opportunity for an organised, determined and energetic individual to work here at Galeri as Head of Operations.

This role is essential to ensure that Galeri is run efficiently and effectively to offer the very best customer experience and provide a consistently high-quality service at all times.

The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) through the medium of Welsh is ESSENTIAL for this post.

Title: Head of Operations
Reporting to: The Management Team
Working hours: 35 – 40 hours per week. 5 days a week, based on the ROTA (to include evening hours / weekends and Bank Holidays – as required)
Hourly wage: £21,000 - £26,000 (Pro rata)
Closing date: 12:00 (midday), Wednesday, 08.11.2023
Interviews: To be held week commencing 13.11.2023

Download the: Job description here (PDF)
Application form here (word)

For an informal discussion or to ask any question relating to the post, please contact:
Steffan Thomas | steffan.thomas@galericaernarfon.com | 01286 685211

04.08.23 VACANCY: PROJECT MANAGER (freelance basis)

We are seeking an individual/company/team to project manage a town centre regeneration/improvement project in Caernarfon between 1 September 2023 and 31 December 2024.

The £1.2m project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as well as the Transforming Towns programme (Welsh Government) and Galeri Caernarfon Cyf.

The aim is to purchase, renovate and let up to 4 properties within Caernarfon and provide high quality commercial and residential units.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for the post.

To download the full job description, click here (PDF)

Project timetable: 01.09.23 – 31.12.24
Number of days required: 110-130 days
Financial package available: up to £48,000 (to include VAT) for the project period. The financial package must include all of your employment and subsistence costs.

To apply, email your:
- Covering letter (including your history, experience and track record of managing and administrating projects)
- Costs (detail/itemise your costs to include the number of days etc – to include VAT)
- CV (for each individual who will be working on the project)
and senf to Steffan Thomas // steffan.thomas@galericaernarfon.com

Closing date: 17:00, Monday – 21.08.2023

For an informal discussion or to request any further details, please contact:

Steffan Thomas - Prif Weithredwr - steffan.thomas@galericaernarfon.com
Gwyn Roberts - Cyfarwyddwr Datblygu - gwyn.roberts@galericaernarfon.com

23.05.23 Project Manager: CANFAS

Interested in the arts and regeneration?
Are you an organised person who can coordinate and manage projects?
Do you enjoy engaging with the wider community to collect stories and share information?

If so – this is a perfect opportunity for you to lead the CANFAS project led by Galeri.

Salary: £250 as a day rate (this is a freelance contract)
Duration: To coincide with the project’s development stage – July 2023 – March 2024 (we estimate atleast 50 days during this period)
Working hours: A working day is classified as 7.5 hours. There will be flexibility in the delivery of the project, for example two ½ days rather than a full day etc.
Location: The person will be based in Galeri, Caernarfon – with some flexibility and ability to work from home occasionally
Closing date: 17:00, Monday – 05.06.2023.

The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) through the medium of Welsh is ESSENTIAL for this post.

Full job description can be found here (PDF) Welsh only...

To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter FAO gwyn.roberts@galericaernarfon.com

For an informal discussion or to ask any question relating to this opportunity, please contact:

Gwyn Roberts // gwyn.roberts@galericaernarfon.com
Naomi Saunders // naomi.saunders@galericaernarfon.com

31.03.23 DIOLCH Gwyn

Today marks the last day of Gwyn Roberts’ reign as the company’s Chief Executive.

Gwyn was the first (and only) member of staff when the company was formed as Cwmni Tref Caernarfon on Palace Street back in 1992.

31 years later, Gwyn has led, inspired and developed the company from what was initially a town development trust into one of Wales’ largest social enterprises and key employer in the area. The company’s roots remain in the community – owning over 20 properties within the town (shops/offices/cafes/salons/houses and flats), responsible for the award-winning Galeri creative enterprise centre on Victoria Dock and also managing the Cei Llechi regeneration project – now home to different makers/manufacturers.

“As a board, we cannot thank Gwyn enough for leading the company over the last 30 years. When the company was formed in 1992, who could imagine the significant contribution that has been made to the town economically and culturally. The success and development of the company over three decades is one that is seen as a unique and innovative. We are so fortunate to have had Gwyn leading the company from the very start and turning ideas into reality. His vision, implementation, passion and perseverance has enabled the company to grow from strength to strength. I’m sure the whole community would like to thank Gwyn for his commitment and work. Gwyn can take pride in the achievements of Cwmni Tref Caernarfon and Galeri Caernarfon Cyf over the years. His vision is visible in Caernarfon today. The board look forward to continuing Galeri Caernarfon’s pioneering work with Gwyn, in his new role as Development Director alongside Steffan Thomas as the new Chief Executive.” Iestyn Harris, Galeri Caernarfon Cyf Chair

On behalf of the staff and board members (past and present), tenants and resident companies, audiences, customers and everyone else who have benefited from Galeri Caernarfon’s Work – DIOLCH Gwyn.