Curator of Live Programmes

Job Title: Curator of Live Programmes

Responsible to: Chief Curator (currently on maternity leave; in the interim the post-holder will be responsible to the Director)

Salary: £25,000 p/a pro rata

Term: Permanent. We envisage a full-time post (35 hours) but will consider flexible and part-time working. Some evenings and weekend work are required, dependent on events.

Nottingham Contemporary is looking for a curator of Live Programmes to join our team to manage an ambitious programme of free talks, conferences, screenings, performances and workshops, which explore important cultural and socio-political topics.

You will work closely across our teams and with the city’s two universities to collaborate with a wide range of local, national and international partners and practitioners to share ideas and research.

We encourage applications from people whose perspectives, skills and experiences remain under-represented in our sector. This may include people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds with lived experience of racism; people who are disabled, D/deaf, and neurodivergent; people from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds; and those whose experiences cut across identities.

To apply, please download the job description and application form below or contact us to receive a hard copy.

Information about our access statement and facilities can be found here. We welcome the opportunity to discuss access requirements, both as part of the recruitment process and in relation to the role.

Please contact Pav Orton pavorton@nottinghamcontemporary.org for more information and to discuss your access requirements. We welcome applications as video or audio statements (of up to 5 minutes) and are happy to advise.

There will be an informal opportunity to virtually meet some of our team, ask questions and find out more over Zoom on Mon 26 April, 1pm. If you would like to join the conversation, please do get in touch.

If you would prefer to speak on the phone, please email Pav or call our main Reception 0115 948 9750 to request a call. Pav is currently working from home and will return your call.

Application deadline is Wednesday 5 May, 6pm.

Interviews will take place w/c 17 May. Exact date TBC

Please email completed applications to pavorton@nottinghamcontemporary.org or post to Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, NG1 2GB.

If you are invited for interview, we will be in touch with more information and answer any questions.