Engagement Curator (Maternity Cover)
Autograph Closing date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
This post is being offered as a full-time role with some flexibility to work remotely. It is also a fixed term contract: May/June 2026 - February/March 2027.
Based at Rivington Place, in Shoreditch, London which houses our two public galleries, a learning studio and our specialist photographic collection, you will:
Lead our strategy and manage our activity engaging schools and young people with the themes we address through our artistic programme: identity, race, representation and rights, by delivering a range of different activities on and off site.
Review and develop our wider community engagement strategy and priorities through consultation.
Contribute ideas for activities and creative content, for on-site, digital and off-site projects through our team programming strategy.
What are we seeking?
We are looking for someone who brings both strategic insight and practical experience in arts engagement and who can demonstrate:
A strong understanding and commitment to our mission, the subject matter Autograph shares with audiences and an interest in photography.
Substantial experience in developing and delivering visual arts learning and participation strategy and activity tailored to young people, which is inclusive in approach and gained through formal statutory and informal contexts.
Experience researching, developing and managing partnerships with voluntary and community organisations, libraries and other stakeholders to co-design and deliver creative engagement activity that broaden participation.
Strong project management including budget management, evaluation skills and a commitment to understanding impact.
A collaborative approach with a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning and development.
Confidence in communicating with a wide cross section of people and range of ability.
An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service certificate is necessary for this role.
Job Requirements
Find all requirements and responsibilities in our job pack online: //autograph.org.uk/blog/news/were-hiring-engagement-curator-maternity-cover/ - autograph.org.uk/blog/news/were-hiring-engagement-curator-maternity-cover/
Job Responsibilities
Find all requirements and responsibilities in our job pack online: //autograph.org.uk/blog/news/were-hiring-engagement-curator-maternity-cover/ - autograph.org.uk/blog/news/were-hiring-engagement-curator-maternity-cover/
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Engagement Curator (Maternity Cover)
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Photography
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Engagement Curator (Maternity Cover)
Job: Engagement Curator (Maternity Cover)
Organisation: Autograph
Postcode: EC2A 3BA
How to Apply
Apply using the application form and job pack on our website
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Autograph
Autograph is a place to see things differently. Since 1988, we have championed photography that explores issues of race, identity, representation, human rights and social justice, sharing how photographs reflect lived experiences and shape our understanding of ourselves and others.