Graduate Associate - Art Collection

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE); Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned university is seeking a Team Assistant to support its Art Collection initiatives. This role offers recent BA graduates a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the arts sector while contributing to exhibitions and audience engagement efforts. The position emphasizes teamwork and a passion for contemporary art, with flexible working and professional development opportunities provided.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive training and development

Wellbeing support services

Discounted gym memberships

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Recent BA graduates from 2024 or 2025 are encouraged to apply.
• Must have interest in arts and museum sectors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of contemporary art exhibitions.
• Care for and develop the museum collection.
• Assist with digital marketing and audience engagement.
• Handle general administrative tasks.

Skills

Passion for contemporary art

Team player

Digital marketing skills

Education

BA graduate from University of Salford

Job description

Overview

Opportunity Overview

This role is only open to University of Salford BA graduates, who graduated in 2024 or 2025.

Are you interested in starting or developing a career in the arts, galleries and/or museum sector? We’re seeking a new Team Assistant to support all aspects of the University’s Art Collection teams’ work. You will have a unique opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience whilst developing your skills and professional networks. We’re looking for a highly motivated team player, who is passionate about contemporary art and engaging audiences with it.

The deadline for applications is 28/09/2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Curator and wider team with: planning and delivery of a variety of exciting contemporary art exhibitions and projects, on and off campus and with our professional partners
• Caring for and developing a museum collection including art handling, basic conservation and cleaning, environmental monitoring, facility management
• Digital marketing and communications including developing content for social media and website
• Audience development and engagement including events, ensuring access and inclusion
• General administration including data input, records management, image permissions, minute taking, financial admin etc

About The School Or About The Department

The University of Salford Art Collection exists for the benefit of staff, students and the public. Founded in the late 1960’s, it now includes more than 800 modern and contemporary works which are displayed on campus, as well as through loans and partnerships with regional, national and international museums and galleries. The Collection includes printmaking, painting, photography, digital, new media, installation-based work and a small number of public realm works. We commission and acquire contemporary work under three key interconnected strands: From the North, About the Digital, and Chinese Contemporary Art: together aiming to tell ‘stories of now’. We are also committed to addressing the climate crisis and environmental sustainability, supporting artist development, and embedding equity, diversity and inclusion.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
• A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

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