Assistant Curator

Southbank Centre is a place that unites people through the exchange of ideas, the power of creativity and the imagination and through freedom of expression.  We passionately believe in the power of art, ideas and creativity to inspire, educate and effect change. Our employees are at the centre of delivering our mission, which is ‘to create a permanent sense of festival where the world meets to celebrate the power of the imagination’.

In early 2018 the Hayward Gallery will reopen following a period of refurbishment and will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since its opening in 1968, the Hayward has organised a challenging and unique programme of solo and group exhibitions representing British and international artists and has asserted itself internationally as a unique place to experience contemporary art.

In September 2015, Southbank Centre launched a £25 million two-year refurbishment project to breathe new life into the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery. Our project includes many upgrades and alterations which will benefit our artists, visitors and partners, including letting natural light into Hayward Gallery for the first time, by creating a completely new set of pyramid roof lights.

The role of Assistant Curator provides invaluable support to the Hayward exhibition teams, assisting the teams in the planning and development of Hayward exhibitions and other projects.

The ideal candidate will be well organised, able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise their own workload and share our passionate interest in visual arts. With experience working in a visual arts organisation and strong research skills; you will be able to work well and communicate with a wide range of people, enjoy working as part of a team and have a positive and collaborative approach to work. You will also be confident managing large project budgets.

Hayward Gallery is part of the Southbank Centre, also home to the much loved Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall. It is a place that unites people through the exchange of ideas, the power of creativity and the imagination and through freedom of expression.  We passionately believe in the power of art, ideas and creativity to inspire, educate and effect change.

We believe that art must be available to the many and not just the few, and our staff deliver a programme that celebrates the diverse experiences of people and cultures. We present work for everyone and we welcome applications from everyone. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

Contract: Full time, permanent
Closing date for applications: 23:45, 23 November 2017

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://recruit.southbankcentre.co.uk/templates/Southbank/jobdetail_1578.aspx