Exhibition Curator

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking an experienced curator to lead a multi-media exhibition and public events programme on a part-time basis. This fixed-term role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and effective audience engagement, with responsibilities including budget management and event delivery. The position offers extensive benefits, including 41 days of holiday and various support schemes.

Benefits

41 days holiday (pro rata)

Final Salary Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and passionate about London and its built environment.
• Creative and collaborative approach to curation.
• Experience in exhibition, event, and people management.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a multi-media exhibition and public events programme.
• Develop and manage the budget for the exhibition.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on designing the exhibition.
• Engage a variety of audiences effectively through the exhibition.

Skills

Curatorial work

Exhibition design

Event management

Stakeholder collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced curator to lead the design and delivery of this multi-media exhibition and public events programme.

This is a fixed-term, part-time role from September to June.

The postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering the exhibition and public events programme, including associated marketing and communication, collection management, and managing the exhibition budget. They will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in designing the exhibition and will ensure that it effectively engages a variety of audiences.

The exhibition and its public programme will showcase and foster faculty priorities such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, climate action, public and community engagement, innovation and enterprise, health and public policy, and research and impact in London.

About you

Applicants must be knowledgeable and passionate about London and its built environment, creative and collaborative in their approach to curation, understand the profile of The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, and demonstrate expertise in curatorial work, exhibition design, programming, and delivery.

They should have experience in exhibition, event, and people management, possess excellent organisational and communication skills (both verbal and written), demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, and have the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people. They must be capable of prioritising tasks while managing a demanding workload and working calmly under pressure.

If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact Professor Ben Campkin, Vice-Dean Public and City Engagement, by email:

What we offer

Alongside the exciting opportunities this role offers, we provide some great benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (pro rata), including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay