Curator, Arts Council Collection National Partners Programme

Birmingham Museums are seeking a highly experienced Curator to join its Arts Council Collection National Partners Programme project team on a freelance contract until 31 March 2019.

This is an exciting new exhibition programme being developed in partnership with the Arts Council Collection and other national partners to mark the 70th anniversary of the Arts Council and the Collection, which is the finest collection of modern and contemporary British art in the world.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a range of staff in the wider project team and partner organisations including artists and their representatives, curators, conservators, technicians and appointed designers to deliver a high profile, innovative and creative programme.

They will plan, curate, coordinate and deliver a programme of eight exhibitions across several of Birmingham Museums Trust’s venues, including the flagship Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest on no more than two sides of A4, and detailed CV, stating why you are interested in the position and outlining relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Visit http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/about/careers/freelance-vacancies to access further details about the position and how to apply. Deadline: 9am Monday 23 May 2016

Interviews will take place on 6 June 2016 with the successful candidate starting work in July 2016, subject to negotiation.