Curator, Learning
Reference: TG3763
Opportunity type: Permanent, Full-time
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £31,463 per annum
Location: Liverpool
This is your chance to bring your experience of leading learning and engagement programmes to this new and exciting role.
In this role you will curate and deliver a high-quality multi-artform programme of learning and engagement, designed to serve a diverse range of audiences as part of Tate Liverpool’s wider programme.
Tate is a leading global institution, and significant contributor to Liverpool’s cultural offer, that continues to influence critical thinking about art practice. We hold the national collection of British art, spanning 500 years, and of modern and contemporary international art that reaches across all continents: we are here to share and celebrate access to this collection and deepen understanding of its importance.
At Tate Liverpool our mission is to increase the public’s enjoyment and understanding of modern and contemporary art in creative and innovative ways. Based from the iconic Royal Albert Dock on Liverpool’s waterfront, you will join the Tate Liverpool team at a time of real change and opportunity, as we move towards a reimaged use of our buildings and new ways of connecting with our audiences.
Making the Move to Liverpool?
This year, all eyes will be on the grand Eurovision stage, but Liverpool’s delights extend far beyond the show. The city offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, thriving arts scene, and beautiful green spaces. The city’s parks, such as Sefton Park and Calderstones Park, provide idyllic sanctuaries for relaxation and recreation, making it easy to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. The Baltic Triangle, a vibrant creative hub, is home to a thriving community of artists, start-ups, and independent businesses, where you can experience the city’s cutting-edge spirit. Along the coast, the Antony Gormley’s iconic Iron Men sculptures at Crosby Beach captivate visitors with their timeless, thought-provoking presence. Additionally, Liverpool’s burgeoning food scene offers a delightful culinary journey, boasting diverse international cuisine, fantastic street food markets, and an ever-growing number of award-winning restaurants.
Liverpool rated best place to live and work in the UK (OneFamily, Dec. 2022):
• The City Liveability Index reveals the best locations to live and work based on quality-of-life factors including value for money, work opportunities and emotional connection.
• Liverpool tops the Index this year, with high scores for manageable cost of living, pace of life, happiness of citizens and pride in the city.
More museums & galleries than any UK city outside London:
• Liverpool boasts a vibrant and diverse arts scene, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and dynamic creative spirit. The city is home to a wealth of world-class galleries and museums, such as the, showcasing masterpieces from renowned local and international artists.
• Liverpool’s has an extensive theatrical landscape with venues like the Liverpool Empire and Everyman Theatre, staging eclectic performances from cutting-edge dramas to timeless classics.
• Music, an integral part of the city’s identity, can be enjoyed in iconic locations like the Cavern Club or the Philharmonic Hall, as well as contemporary venues like the Invisible Wind Factory or Birkenhead’s Future Yard.
• The city’s calendar is filled with festivals and events, such as the Liverpool Biennial, the largest festival of contemporary visual art in the UK.
Liverpool boasts an extensive rail transportation network that conveniently connects it to other major UK cities:
• Direct train services run from Liverpool Lime Street station to London Euston, with journey times of around 2 hours and 20 minutes.
• Manchester can be reached in just under an hour via frequent train services
• Frequent direct trains to Birmingham, with a journey time of around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
• Closer to Liverpool, Chester and the Wirral offer visitors a diverse range of attractions, including historical landmarks like Chester Cathedral and the Rows, picturesque villages like Port Sunlight, and natural beauty spots like Wirral Country Park, the Lady Lever gallery, and West Kirby Beach.
Successful candidates will have access to a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 27 days pro rata after 3 years of service; an extra day off for your birthday each year; a cycle to work scheme; opportunities for blended and flexible working; free access to Tate exhibitions and other museums and galleries; Life Assurance; and a ‘Defined Contribution’ pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Successful candidates who are already members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme or have recently left the scheme may be eligible to remain as members of this scheme instead.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?preview=preview&jobId=9735
The closing date for completed application forms is 15 May 2023 by midnight.
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