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Assistant Curator

CLOSING DATE: 23:59 Sunday 8^th July 2018
INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 16^th July 2018
SALARY: £20-£24,000 wte dependant on experience, 30 hours p/w
LOCATION: Hull
CONTRACT TYPE: 12-month full time, fixed term – Maternity cover

Absolutely Cultured: Beyond Hull 2017

Built on the foundations of the company that delivered Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017, Absolutely Cultured continues to play a leading role in Hull’s future, as an arts company rooted in the city.

Absolutely Cultured will capitalise on the success of 2017, both through its own work and through working collectively with other partners in the city and colleagues across the cultural sector, to ensure Hull’s reputation as a centre for creativity and culture is upheld.

Our core purpose is to commission and produce a high quality, ambitious, surprising and imaginative programme of cultural events. Our events inhabit and animate Hull’s incredible outdoor spaces and we work with artists who create work which connects people and communities. We also continue to partner with national organisations to bring significant events to the city.

Alongside our commissioned work we programme and run Humber Street Gallery, now a firm fixture in the ever-evolving Fruit Market area of Hull, and develop our award-winning City of Culture Volunteer programme, continuing the opportunity to put people at the forefront of the city’s iconic voice.

We are dedicated to supporting and developing the cultural sector in the city and further afield through direct initiatives and through sharing knowledge and learning. We are also committed to creative education and access to cultural opportunities, with all of our projects carrying a learning and engagement strand.

In a city where creativity thrives, we are proud to commission a world-class arts programme for residents and visitors. Made in Hull, but with a far-reaching ambition, we are and always will be Absolutely Cultured.

PURPOSE:

Humber Street Gallery is a new contemporary art space for Hull, rooted in the history of contemporary art practice that the city has inspired. Our aim is to be forward-thinking in our choice of exhibitions, and to present the best of all aspects of art and design to our audience by including a range of contemporary visual art, design, photography and craft. We aim to ensure the gallery is a venue where people can learn, engage and become inspired. We want to create an environment that instils a sense of confidence, enjoyment, understanding and a desire to return again and again by providing an exhibitions programme that appeals to a wide cross-section of people regardless of age, background or ability. We hope to generate debate, expand boundaries and encourage change and development, both for those familiar with the arts and those new to this arena.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist the Senior Curator in researching, developing and delivering the programme of exhibitions, events, learning and engagement projects.
To help manage all aspects of the installation and dismantling of exhibitions including packing, transportation, handling, positioning, lighting and security.
To work collaboratively with our partner galleries, lenders, regional and national networks and maintain and develop relationships.
To manage effectively any loans secured ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, insurance and gallery requirements.
To prepare written material for exhibitions including as appropriate catalogues, interpretative panels, labels and promotional copy.
To liaise with the Marketing and Digital departments to ensure the exhibitions programme is effectively promoted to new and existing audiences.
To maintain the exhibition budgets on behalf of the Curator ensuring compliance with internal procedures and effective strategic financial management.
To establish relationships with local schools, colleges and education providers and ensure materials and resources are readily available to support schools visits and tours.
To line manage the Gallery Assistant on a daily basis and ensure they are meeting the priorities in their work plan.
To ensure that any potential touring exhibitions we have available are promoted and opportunities are explored and seized.

GENERAL:

To play an active role as part of the Humber Street Gallery team and contribute to the wider objectives of the business.
To engage in training and development as and when required by the Curator.
To uphold and comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures and the law in relation to health and safety, financial regulations, equal opportunities, data protection required for the effective and appropriate operation of the venue.
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the salary and level of responsibility of the post as directed by the Curator.
Be responsible for opening and closing the Gallery in conjunction with the of Humber Street Gallery team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years’ experience of Museum/ Gallery curatorial work.
Experience of managing paid staff and volunteers
Experience of working with funded projects
Excellent IT skills
Excellent communication skills
Budget management skills

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Strong artistic judgement and creative thinker
A team player with a pro-active approach
Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Experience of working on Gallery education projects and/or with schools

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Require a passion for the arts
Willingness to work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following to recruitment@hull2017.co.uk:

Curriculum Vitae
Covering letter or supporting statement (no more than two side of A4)
Current salary and any salary expectations
Completed equal opportunities monitoring form

For more information please visit: https://www.absolutelycultured.co.uk/humber-street-gallery-assistant-curator/