Assistant Curator

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Assistant Curator – Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Contract: Full-time
Salary: £26,772 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
Reports to: Curator Team Leader
Location: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead
Deadline: March 20, 2026 (23:59)

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is recruiting an Assistant Curator to support the research, development, and delivery of exhibitions, creative projects, residencies, and its Artists Development Programme. Working within the Programme department (curatorial, learning, engagement, production, and technical teams), the post holder will contribute to the realisation of exhibitions and public programmes to the highest professional standards and within budget.

Founded in 2002, Baltic is the largest UK gallery without a permanent collection, presenting twelve annual commissions and welcoming over 400,000 visitors per year.

Key Responsibilities

Curatorial & Exhibition Development

Contribute to the research, development, and management of exhibitions and creative projects
Assist or occasionally lead projects under supervision
Collaborate with artists, guest curators, and external institutions
Negotiate loans and liaise with artists
Maintain exhibition checklists and management systems
Develop floor plans and oversee installation processes

Project & Budget Management

Assist with packing, transport, shipping, and insurance of artworks
Support budget preparation and monitoring
Contribute to funding applications
Maintain accurate data and financial records

Interpretation & Public Programme

Write and edit catalogues, press releases, labels, and panels
Coordinate documentation of exhibitions and events
Deliver exhibition talks and tours as required
Support conferences, events, and previews

Administration & Communication

Organise cross-departmental meetings
Book travel and accommodation for artists
Handle general enquiries and visitor comments
Coordinate communication with tour venues
Minute meetings as required

Organisational Commitments

Contribute to sustainability goals
Embed access, equity, and inclusion policies
Support effective teamwork across departments

Person Specification

Degree in a relevant subject (preferably art history) or equivalent experience
Broad knowledge of contemporary art and related debates
Experience (paid or voluntary) in museums or galleries
Experience organising exhibitions and working with artists
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively
IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite)
Experience in financial administration