Assistant Curator

Assistant Curator – Wysing Arts Centre, Cambridge, UK

Institution: Wysing Arts Centre
Deadline: 15 January 2026
Location: Cambridge, UK (on-site minimum 4 days per week)
Contract: Permanent (subject to review in first three months)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,000–£29,000 per year
Reports to: Curator

Wysing Arts Centre is seeking an Assistant Curator to support the development and delivery of its artistic programme. The role combines curatorial input, artist support, programme management, and organisational collaboration, contributing to high-quality, accessible experiences for artists and audiences.

This position is ideal for an imaginative, well-organised curator with a strong commitment to contemporary and artist-led practice, who is excited by the potential of working within Wysing’s rural context and values-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Management

• Support delivery of Wysing’s artistic programme across the organisation and with partners

• Ensure effective planning, communication, and budget management

• Take delegated responsibility for specific programme strands or projects

• Contribute to evaluation and monitoring for internal learning and funders

• Support audience development through accessible and innovative programme activity

Artist Liaison & Support

• Act as a key point of contact for artists on site

• Support Wysing’s studio artists, including mentoring and delivery of the annual Open Studios programme

• Gather and respond to artist feedback to improve internal processes

• Represent Wysing in meetings with artists and partners

Curatorial Research & Development

• Contribute ideas responding to current trends in art and culture

• Undertake curatorial research, including studio visits and field research

• Support funding applications with curatorial context and artist information

Communications & Digital

• Provide content for Wysing’s website and social media platforms

• Support digital strategies, including online archives, live streaming, and platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo

• Liaise closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager on project updates

Access, Inclusion & Engagement

• Embed accessibility across programme planning and delivery

• Contribute to Wysing’s Integrated Programme, including work with young people and artists

• Ensure access needs are considered for artists, audiences, and staff

Administration & Operations

• Process invoices and maintain accurate budget tracking

• Contribute to internal planning, risk assessments, and event logistics

• Support evening and weekend events (TOIL system in place)

• Work in line with organisational policies, including EDI, Health & Safety, and environmental responsibility

Person Specification (Summary)

Essential

• Strong interest in contemporary and artist-led practice

• Experience supporting exhibitions, events, or residencies

• Excellent organisational, project management, and administrative skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Ability to collaborate effectively with artists and partners

• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

Desirable

• Experience in artist liaison or support roles

• Knowledge of digital platforms and online content production

• Experience working in small or artist-led organisations

• Interest in rural contexts, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability

• Full driving licence