Curator – Create London
12 month contract with the option to extend
Salary: £35k Pro Rata, 4 days a week
Create London was established as an independent Charity in April 2012. We are based at the Barbican Centre and our work is delivered by a small team of 4 full-time staff.
Create London exists to spread the benefits of being home to Europe’s largest cultural quarter to people living in east London. Despite having the highest concentration of artists and creative businesses in the UK, the area has low levels of cultural engagement and remains one of the most deprived parts of the country. Our work aims to bridge the traditional barriers of class, culture and education between artists and people from all social backgrounds.
We commission, co-commission and produce multi-disciplinary projects which explore new ways for art and creativity to connect with people in east London. We are committed to learning more about the positive benefits a vibrant cultural sector can share with those living in communities facing social challenges. Most of our work takes place outside traditional cultural spaces in east London and many of our projects are delivered in partnership with leading arts organisations.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious Curator with a particular interest in socially engaged practice.
Job Purpose
• Development and curation of the programme, in conjunction with the Director
• The successful delivery of existing projects
• Conception and development of new projects and programmes
• To work with the Director to lead the development and implementation of the programme strategy and artistic direction of the organisation
• To develop and sustain collaborative regional, national and international partnerships and networks with external organisations and individuals.
Job Specification
• Development and delivery of projects across the programme
• To develop and maintain relationships with artists, arts partners, curators and agencies
• To work closely with the Director and Board to be fully informed of current and proposed activities and to identify new opportunities
• To work with a wide range of external partners, private, public and creative, on the development of projects
• To provide advocacy and representation of Create London and contribution to public and professional forums
• To work to ensure Create London’s profile is effectively maintained and enhanced
• To contribute to the organisational development of Create and work with the Director on the formulation of business planning
• To identify new sources of funding and contribute towards fundraising applications for projects and pitches to sponsors and other funds
• To work closely with the Director to identify potential programming and funding opportunities
• To work with the Director on programme and project budgets
• To be fully conversant with all Create policies including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety and ensure by following established working practices and guidance that all policies are adhered to at all times
• To represent Create through public speaking and publishing opportunities
• To carry out any further duties as reasonably requested by the Director
Person Specification
• A minimum of 4 years experience working in a similar role
• A demonstrable understanding and experience of leading on high-profile artist-led projects with a specialism and interest in socially engaged practice
• Interest and knowledge of working in different kinds of socio-economic environments
• Knowledge of and strong connections with London’s creative sector
• Interest and experience in programming and commissioning across different art- forms
• Experience in supporting fundraising bids, including working with sponsors. Create London is a small entrepreneurial team and everyone is required to support this area of work
• A good understanding of PR, marketing and social media and online platforms. All members of staff will actively contribute to the Comms strategy and its delivery
• Be able to provide effective management and delivery of commissions and projects
• Excellent facilitation and organisational skills
To apply for this role please send your CV with a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 to admin@createlondon.org.
Deadline: 5pm Tuesday 1st October
Interviews: w/c 7th October
For any more information please go to our website www.createlondon.org
