Creative Heritage Resident Artist

Creative Heritage Resident Artist

St George's Hospital Charity Closing date: Sun, 03 May 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
London

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Arts St George's are recruiting for a Creative Heritage Resident Artist freelance position to work on the final year of our exciting project, ‘Our Hospital: Conserving, Curating and Responding to St George’s Art and Heritage Collection', supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Job Description

Arts St George's, part of St George's Hospital Charity, are recruiting a Creative Heritage Resident Artist to work closely with the Art Collection Officer, Head of Arts and Arts Engagement Manager to engage patients, staff and local community groups on the ongoing project - Our Hospital: Conserving, Curating and Responding to St George's Art and Heritage Collection.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on conserving, cataloguing, reinterpreting and digitising St George's unique Art and Heritage Collection so it can be enjoyed by many more people. 'Our Hospital' will use the collection to showcase the hospital's impressive heritage, the diverse communities it serves, and the unheard stories of staff who have worked here, particularly those from under-represented groups.

The Creative Heritage Resident Artist will plan and lead high-quality sessions with patients, their families, staff, and local community groups, engaging people with the St George's Art and Heritage Collection through creative workshops and activities. The Resident Artist will deliver sessions in public spaces, outpatient clinics and inpatient wards/areas across St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites, as well as externally with local community groups, to reach new groups of local residents and bring their stories of the hospital into the site through new exhibitions.

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are currently underrepresented within the Arts & Health and Heritage sectors.

Reports to: Arts Engagement Manager
Supported by: Art Collection Officer
Fee: Anticipated 15 days (term time) @ £260 per day including planning, training, delivery and evaluation
Contract: Fixed period freelance contract
Contract period: May 2026 - December 2026
Place of work: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites & local community settings

Job Requirements

We are looking for a visual artist who has:

- At least 2-years' experience as an arts/ heritage practitioner
- At least 2-years' experience working in a participatory context (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of leading participatory workshops
- Experience of engaging participants with heritage
- Evidence of innovative and engaging ways of working
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Empathetic and sensitive to a challenging environment but with the ability to maintain professional boundaries and adhere to confidentiality requirements
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Proven scheduling and organisational skills
- Understanding of, and a commitment to, equal opportunities and diversity
- Access to own personal computer or laptop
- Commitment to own professional development and reflection on practice

Please refer to the Freelance Brief for a complete list of job requirements.

Job Responsibilities

The Creative Heritage Resident Artist will:

- Plan and lead in-person creative workshops/sessions engaging participants with St George's Art and Heritage Collection and the heritage of St George's Hospital, across St George's hospital and within the local community.
- Create an atmosphere which encourages participation and allows participants to express themselves to explore the Collection and their own stories in relation to St George's Hospital.
- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate sensitively with patients, their families and carers, and local residents.
- Participate in evaluation meetings with the arts team.
- Maintain good timekeeping and organisation.
- Report and collect feedback on the project.
- Act as a representative of SGHC whilst at the hospital and externally.
- Complete an enhanced DBS check.
- Complete paid mandatory online training for working in a clinical setting (up to 2 full days).

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Creative Heritage Resident Artist
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 03 May 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Creative Heritage Resident Artist

Job: Creative Heritage Resident Artist

Organisation: St George's Hospital Charity

Postcode: SW17 0QT

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please complete the application form which can be found on the 'Join our team' page on our website.

Shortlisted applicants will then be invited for an in-person interview on Thursday 14 May. Please ensure you have marked this date in your diary.

Successful candidates will be appointed on completion of a paid trial session on site, covered by a set half day rate of £150 (inc. VAT).

For further information on the Arts St George’s programme please refer to our webpages: https://www.stgeorgeshospitalcharity.org.uk/the-difference-we-make/arts-st-georges

St George’s Hospital Charity is committed to making opportunities as accessible as possible. If you require any alterations to the application process please email [email protected] to discuss.