Emerging Curator Vacancy
South Square Centre Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Emerging Curator will get the opportunity to work across all aspects of the centre's delivery including exhibitions, public realm projects, community-led projects, events and audience development.
The placement is open to anyone who has an active interest in pursuing a career in curatorial practice, arts management or arts production in the visual arts.
The role will include:
Assisting with the curation and installation of exhibitions, supporting the curator to care for artworks and to decide on the exhibition look & feel.
Supporting the writing and presentation of interpretation including producing accessible formats.
Supporting the development, design & delivery of events, which include onsite events such as exhibitions, workshops, artist talks and community events, as well as events across Bradford district.
Assisting with the organisation of above events, including souring materials, liaising with artists, facilitators and contractors, and managing ticket sales.
Liaising with and attending meetings with programme team Programme Manager/Director, Freelance Artists, Organisational Partners.
Collecting and collating feedback and project evaluation.
Supporting day-to-day operations, being a friendly face of our organisation and a support for visitors attending the centre.
Developing and supporting community workshops, including working with volunteers and work placement students.
Supporting marketing of exhibitions, events and workshops including; writing press releases, adding listing to online platforms, designing invites and marketing material, organising distribution of printed material, producing stories/content for online marketing.
The deadline for applications is Monday 20th July at 23:59
Interviews will take place on Thursday 30th July on-site at South Square Centre.
Suggested start date: Tuesday 18th August
Job Requirements
We're looking for an individual with some of the following qualities:
Ability to work in a self-directed manner and show initiative.
Excellent communication, written and IT skills.
Knowledge and experience of the regional cultural scene in Bradford and its audiences.
Experience and understanding of how to engage with a range of audiences.
Interest or experience in organising/producing exhibitions, cultural or heritage projects.
Understanding and knowledge of exhibitions, events and/or community projects.
Experience using social media to promote events.
Essential criteria
Priority will be given to those living in the Bradford district, but applications are open to those in the wider West Yorkshire area.
This application is not open to international applicants.
Those still studying are not eligible to apply unless their studies finish before the start date.
Must be flexible to work some evenings and weekends.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Emerging Curator Vacancy
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Emerging Curator Vacancy
Job: Emerging Curator Vacancy
Organisation: South Square Centre
Postcode: BD13 3LD
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role – feel free to also include images.
Applicants are also welcome to submit applications in audio or video format, files can be sent by WeTransfer or attached to an email. We request that they are within a duration of 15 minutes.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] with ‘Emerging Curator Application’ in the subject line.
- Contact name: Domino Panton-Oakley
- Contact email: [email protected]
About South Square Centre
South Square is a collection of 19th Century workers cottages, in the heart of Thornton village, 3 miles west of Bradford city centre.
Renovated as a community arts centre in 1982, South Square Centre is now home to ten studio spaces for a variety of artists, as well as a gallery, community spaces, archive, fine art framers, bar and a cafe.
The centre hosts community events and activities for all ages, including an ongoing workshop programme and provides community spaces available to hire.