The Curatorial Assistant will work closely with Curators and the Head of Exhibitions. This role involves delivering dynamic loan exhibitions and commissioned projects. It includes managing loans, budgets, shipments, and insurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Whitechapel Gallery team, artists, and external partners.
- Engage with diverse audiences through physical and digital programs.
- Commit to diversifying perspectives in contemporary art.
Diversity Commitment
Whitechapel Gallery offers interviews to candidates from Disabled backgrounds or the Global Majority* who meet the essential criteria.
*Global Majority includes Black, Asian, Mixed backgrounds, and those racialised as ethnic minorities.
Employment Details
Contract Terms
- Type: Fixed-term (16 months)
- Schedule: Full-time (36.25 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:45pm
- Salary: £26,000 annually
- Notice Period: 2 months
- Probation: 6 months
Additional Requirements
- Some evening and weekend work
- Occasional travel, compensated by time off
Application Process
For more details, download the Job Description. To apply, submit the application and diversity monitoring forms to recruitment@whitechapelgallery.org by 10:00am on 13 February 2024. Interviews are scheduled for the week of 26 February 2024.
Whitechapel Gallery is committed to reflecting society’s diversity. It strives for an inclusive environment where everyone can experience art.


