- Line Manager: Head of Programme
- Contract Terms: 2-year fixed-term, 3 days/week
- Salary: £29,000/year pro rata
- Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays/year pro rata
- Location: London, FormaHQ
- Office Hours: 10am-6pm, occasional weekend and evening work (compensated with time-off-in-lieu)
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 November 2023
- Interview Dates: Week commencing 11 December 2023
How to Apply
Submit your CV and covering letter through Google Doc (video and sound recordings accepted). Or, email your application to info@forma.org.uk with ‘CURATORIAL ASSISTANT’ as the subject.
About the Role
The Curatorial Assistant collaborates with the Publishing and Communications Manager and Assistant Manager of Presse Books to plan, coordinate, and deliver the public programme at FormaHQ. This role involves fostering relationships with partners, community groups, artists, and audiences, requiring excellent people skills. The Curatorial Assistant will also assist the Artistic Director and Head of Programmes in developing, producing, presenting, and touring Forma’s commissioning programme.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, supportive team environment. The candidate should be able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines efficiently, and possess a balance of curatorial, administrative, and hands-on experience. Knowledge of the national visual arts landscape is beneficial.
Additional Information
Forma promotes a social, collaborative work environment and values creative input at various organisational levels. The role includes opportunities for travel and attending events like the Frieze fair. While based at FormaHQ, including some evening and weekend work, some flexible working arrangements are possible.
Diversity and Inclusion
Forma is committed to reflecting the diversity of contemporary society. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly those affected by barriers related to ethnicity, class, disability, gender, and sexuality.
Contact for More Information
For informal conversations or more details, contact Caroline Heron at ch@forma.org.uk.
