The Henry Moore Institute is Seeking a Curator of Exhibitions
Application deadline: 9am, Thursday 9 April 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 23 April 2026 in Leeds.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a significant curatorial role within the dynamic and respected Henry Moore Institute. Working as part of a highly regarded team, the Curator of Exhibitions will play a central role in shaping and delivering an ambitious programme that reflects the Institute’s commitment to excellence, research, and public engagement.
“The ever-innovative Henry Moore Institute” The Observer/The Guardian
We are seeking a thoughtful and motivated curatorial professional who is ready to build on established experience or to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the Head of Henry Moore Institute, you will contribute to the development and realisation of a varied programme of historic and contemporary exhibitions, collection displays, commissions, and publications. You will help ensure that all projects are delivered to the highest artistic and professional standards, from initial concept through to installation, interpretation, and evaluation.
The role calls for a strong intellectual engagement with sculpture in its broadest sense, a demonstrable commitment to diversity, access and inclusion, alongside the ability to communicate ideas clearly to a wide range of audiences. You will bring a collaborative approach, working effectively with artists, researchers, and colleagues across the organisation.
About the Henry Moore Institute
The Institute is firmly rooted in Leeds, where we work in partnership with Leeds Art Gallery to manage the sculpture collection and archive of Leeds Museums and Galleries, a collaboration that has built one of the strongest public collections of sculpture in Britain. The Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture, where we aim to make a significant impact on the future of art history, placing sculpture right at the centre. We achieve this through an exhibitions and research programme that consistently re-thinks how we understand sculpture today, continuing Moore’s legacy by making sculpture a necessary and relevant part of contemporary culture.
In 2024, the Institute underwent an ambitious refurbishment project, designed to elevate our spaces and enhance the experience of our audiences. We also continued our commitment to sustainability through the installation of solar panels across the roof and improved insulation. The Institute attracts around 100,000 visitors each year with free admission and offers a busy programme of research and engagement activities. Further information about the Henry Moore Institute is available on our website.
Application
We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from groups who are under-represented in the visual arts sector.
If you are excited by this opportunity and, having read the job specification, you have the credentials to meet the requirements of the role, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. A recruitment pack and application form are available on our website, where further information can be found about the Henry Moore Foundation.
