Curator

Lygia Clark Rede de Elásticos (Elastic Net) 1973

Curator

This is an exciting time to be joining Whitechapel Gallery. Under the directorship of Gilane Tawadros, the Gallery is entering a new phase of development and growth, with a bold vision that will see the Gallery occupy a distinctive and radical position in the social and cultural landscape, building on the Gallery’s pioneering history while translating and animating it for our time.

You will be passionate about delivering the Whitechapel’s Gallery’s mission to make contemporary art and ideas accessible to local and global audiences in the East End of London, recognising the critical role that art can play in firing up our imaginations, reflecting lived experiences and opening up new possibilities for thinking, feeling and dreaming. We are particularly committed to showing under-represented, under-served artists, especially women and people of colour, and to present provocative artworks that expand thinking around the key socio-political concerns of our time.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and, at times, external curators, the Curator takes responsibility for the development, organisation and co-ordination of exhibitions and publications assigned by the Head of Exhibitions, including budgetary management. The Curator will be attuned to contemporary debates and discourses around artistic practice and actively initiate and contribute ideas to the Gallery’s programme, liaise with other internal departments as appropriate and represent the Whitechapel Gallery at relevant networking and fundraising events.

Conditions of work

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours of work: Full-time (36.25 hours). Monday to Friday, 9:30am– 5:45pm (with one hour unpaid lunch). During install periods working hours are 8:30am-5:30pm. Due to the nature of the job, flexibility may be required to your normal working hours. Additionally, some early morning, evening and weekend work might be required, as well as occasional travel. The additional hours will be compensated by time off in lieu.
• Salary: £32,000–£34,600 per annum contingent on experience
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Notice period: 2 months (1 week during probation)

For further information, please download the Job Pack.

To apply:

Please complete the application form and diversity monitoring form, and return to recruitment@whitechapelgallery.org by 10:00am on Thursday, 5 June 2025.

First interviews will take place w/c 23 June 2025.

Second interviews will take place w/c 30 June 2025.

We want our workforce to represent all sections of the community and expect all our employees to commit to creating an equal, diverse and inclusive environment.

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