Oriel Creative Programme Curator
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
Mon, 11 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
If so, there is an exciting opportunity to play a central role delivering the Oriel creative programme.
We are seeking a creative programme curator to lead arts, heritage, and science on show activity during the operational commissioning phase of the new centre and beyond. The postholder will act as the specialist curatorial lead, supporting the safe transition, management, interpretation and display of Moorfields' and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's arts and heritage collections.
This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape an inspiring, inclusive and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, students, volunteers and visitors within a landmark NHS development.
Working within the Oriel programme team, and in close collaboration with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Charity and external partners, the postholder will:
Lead arts and heritage policy development and collection management
Oversee the safe relocation and installation of Moorfields' historical and art collections
Manage new commissions, acquisitions and rotation plans (subject to funding)
Deliver an integrated, building wide interpretive strategy for arts, heritage and science on show
Support stakeholder and public engagement activity
Provide expert advice on arts, heritage and collections within a healthcare environment
The role requires regular travel between Moorfields sites, the Camden construction site, and partner organisations. The role is working 22.5 hours per week.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Oriel Creative Programme Curator
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Part time
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Please visit the link to the vacancy below. You will be directed to Trac, our recruitment system, to complete your application. A copy of the JD can be found within this link.
- Contact name: Funmi Bisi-Adewole
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
For over 200 years Moorfields Eye Hospital has been a teaching hospital dedicated to ‘curing diseases of the eye’. We are the oldest and one of the largest centres of ophthalmic treatment, teaching and research in the world.
We are a world leader in higher surgical training to ophthalmologists. We are a place where medical students from top London universities come to learn, and nurses receive comprehensive training for both pre- and post-registration.