Assistant Curator, Contempory British Art – Tate

Deadline: 20 June 2014 at 17:00

The aim of Tate is to increase public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of British art from the 16th century to the present day, and of international modern and contemporary art.

The Curatorial Department is responsible for Tate’s acquisition programme and plays a leading role at Tate in researching and building the Collection, preparing collections displays and loan exhibitions. This post will assist and support the work of the Curatorial Department relating to Contemporary British Art, dealing with acquisitions, research and publishing on the collection, displays and exhibitions, and specialist enquiries.

You will need a degree or post-graduate degree in a relevant subject in art history or a related field, along with a broad knowledge of twentieth-century art, and demonstrable relevant work experience working with displays, exhibitions or a permanent collection. You will also need specialist knowledge of Contemporary British Art.

In addition you will need excellent writing, research, and organisational skills. Your well-developed interpersonal skills will enable you to work effectively as part of a team and collaboratively across Tate. You will also be able to prioritise your work to meet deadlines, and maintain your attention to detail under pressure.

For further information please visit http://workingat.tate.org.uk/