Curator of Digital (maternity cover)

Royal Academy Of Dance; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking a Communications Coordinator to develop online content for social media and their website. The role involves collaborating with various teams to create engaging narratives around fine art. This full-time position is fixed-term for 9 months starting in January 2026, with applications closing on 8 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of online content across social media and the website.
• Develop partnerships and work with various teams to commission content.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment managing website and social content.

Job description

Overview

Background

We have gifted over 10,500 works of fine art and craft to public collections since our foundation in 1910. Our website, launched in June 2023, gives public access to information about the works we have placed within public collections. We wish to develop the website as a platform on which to build our digital activity, to create lively, informed, authoritative content that brings the stories behind the artworks to life.

Our Communications activity is largely concentrated on our digital offer, harmonised across the website and social media platforms. The Curator of Digital line manages the part time Communications Coordinator. Both these roles work across the whole organization, and closely with the Collections Information and Rights Manager.

Main objectives

To lead the development of our online content, including all social media channels and the website, in support of our strategic objectives. This role will lead on developing partnerships and working with the Curatorial team, Consultancy and Development teams to commission informed, authoritative content that brings the stories behind the artworks to life for a professional as well as a general audience. The postholder will be able to thrive in a varied and busy role and will be confident in navigating social media channels, website management and developing engaging content that resonates with our audiences.

Position details

This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position, starting in January 2026.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 8 October 2025.

How to apply

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