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Curatorial Trainee

Vacancy ID: 4746
Location: Leicester
Department: Attenborough Arts Centre
Vacancy terms: Part-time, Fixed term for until March 2023
Salary details: Grade 3, £18,212 per annum (Pro-Rata)
Hours per week: 21
27 Feb 2022
About the role

This is a unique opportunity to secure a globally recognised professional qualification from the School of Museum Studies (Distance Learning), University of Leicester whilst undertaking paid work and on the job training at the Attenborough Arts Centre.  The successful applicant will be enrolled (full fees paid) on the School’s 18 month distance learning diploma following either the Museum Studies or Socially Engaged Practice pathway.  In addition to the diploma, the successful applicant will have three days a week paid work as a curatorial trainee at the Attenborough Arts Centre working alongside the Visual Art Officer on the exhibition programme. This includes on the job training and mentoring for the first 2 months of the diploma.

The Attenborough Arts Centre is an expanding public arts venue close to the centre of Leicester that is managed by the University of Leicester.  With over 100,000 visitors each year the centre is a lively and vibrant part of the culture of the city and region.   It has a progressive programme of inclusive theatre, music, dance, spoken word and exhibitions.  As a part of the Arts Council of England’s National Portfolio Organisations the centre receives regular grant aid. The paid position is sponsored by Arts Council England through the Attenborough Arts Centre National Portfolio funding.

It is expected that the Diploma will start in April 2022 and run to September 2023 whilst the paid on the job training starts April 2022 and runs to March 2023. To be eligible for the programme you must meet the Diversity Criteria set out below.  This role has been developed to support people into employment specifically from underrepresented groups and is designed for those who do not already have a post graduate qualification.
We anticipate that interviews will take place on March 8th 2022.
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Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Jeremy Webster

Contact Email

jw555@le.ac.uk

Website

https://jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/4746/curatorial-trainee.html

Start Date

28th January 2022

Closing Date

27th February 2022
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