Curator (Art Collection)

Curator (Art Collection)

Warwick Employment Group Closing date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
West Midlands

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Join us as Art Collection Curator and play a central role in the day-to-day care, management and interpretation of a significant university art collection of over 1,000 works displayed across campus.

Job Description

Working closely with the Principal Curator, you will ensure that collections management activities including loans, documentation, conservation programmes and installations, are delivered to the highest professional standards and in line with Accreditation requirements.

You will lead on the operational delivery of displays and installations across campus, collaborating with academic departments, students and stakeholders to realise projects that support teaching, research and the student experience. You will contribute to research, interpretation and engagement activity, developing content for digital platforms, exhibitions, talks and learning programmes that broaden access to the collection.

The role works closely with the Principal Curator, Visual Arts Technician, Arts Centre colleagues, academic departments and the Art Collection Committee, as well as external artists, lenders, contractors and conservators.

We are seeking a collaborative, organised and intellectually curious individual with a strong understanding of modern and contemporary art practice and an awareness of the gallery and museum sector. You will bring a thoughtful approach to working with artists, stakeholders and collections, alongside a commitment to best practice in collections care and access.

Key skills include excellent organisation and documentation, the ability to coordinate complex projects and installations across multiple sites, and strong written and verbal communication skills to engage a wide range of audiences. You will be confident managing competing priorities, solving problems independently, and working effectively within a small, collaborative team.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about widening access to art, developing inclusive interpretation and exploring how collections can support teaching, research and community engagement.

Job Requirements

- Degree in Art History or relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience that demonstrates ability to interpret visual ideas and express them in spoken form
- Practical up-to-date experience of art handling, transport, storage and risk management.
- Experience of collection management, including planning and implementation of displays, access, conservation, security, engagement, documentation
- Liaison and collaboration with a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable understanding of and enthusiasm for the potential of art collections and how they contribute to teaching, research and engagement
- Knowledge of collections management systems and procedures
- Knowledge of collections care and conservation issues
- Knowledge of art and object documentation standards, e.g. Spectrum

Job Responsibilities

To care for a dispersed collection of over 1000 artworks, including paintings, prints, sculptures and ceramics using best museum practice. To ensure that the Art Collection meets the Accreditation standards of Arts Council England.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Curator (Art Collection)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    West Midlands
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Job: Curator (Art Collection)

Job: Curator (Art Collection)

Organisation: Warwick Employment Group

Postcode: cv4 7al

How to Apply

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Please note the deadline for applications is 11.59 20th sept