Curatorial Assistant (Collections)

The Whitworth, The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a Curatorial Assistant (Collections). You will be supporting our team of Curators to develop and deliver our programme of collection displays and exhibitions to the highest standard. The role requires working with, caring for, and providing access to our internationally important collections of historic, modern, and contemporary art, textiles, and wallpapers.

We are looking for an emerging curator who is dynamic, open-minded, and collaborative. You must have a passion for the visual arts and its narratives, and an interest in making the Whitworth’s renowned collections and programmes accessible and relevant to the widest possible audience.

Deadline for applications: 20 January 2025.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note: We are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Eligibility: Under the new immigration rules, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Amy George, Senior Curator

Email: amy.george@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.