Lead Textile Heritage Project Curator (Part-Time)

ArtsHub Australia Pty; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Archives: Wigan & Leigh is seeking a part-time freelance Project Curator to lead and deliver the Common Threads project, from October 2026 to March 2028, alongside the in-house team. Deadline for applications is 4th October 2026.

The role will manage content development and delivery, ensure outputs meet time and budget constraints, and involve exhibition work, digital art, and photography commissions across multiple venues in Wigan.

Qualifications

• Strong experience and track record of delivering projects in the culture or heritage sector.
• Ability to create and monitor a Project Plan.
• Experience on National Lottery Heritage Fund projects.
• Experience developing and delivering exhibitions.
• Proven ability to work in partnerships with external organisations.
• Experience delivering audience development initiatives to grow audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop Common Threads content in the Leigh Town Hall exhibition space.
• Recruit and manage a socially engaged artist for a digital art commission.
• Support recruitment and management of a socially engaged photographer documenting fashion trends in Wigan.
• Recruit an artist facilitator to work with two youth groups to capture responses to new photographs.
• Support development of display showcasing the digital commission and new photo archive.
• Lead on design, production and installation of freestanding touring display boards.
• Deliver the Project Plan aligned with objectives and timelines.
• Manage the Project Risk Register.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the project team.
• Contribute to project evaluation and organise end-of-project review.

Skills

Project management

Heritage sector experience

Audience development

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Archives: Wigan & Leigh is seeking a part-time freelance Project Curator to lead and deliver the Common Threads project, from October 2026 to March 2028, alongside the in-house team. Deadline for applications is 4th October 2026.

The role will manage content development and delivery, ensure outputs meet time and budget constraints, and involve exhibition work, digital art, and photography commissions across multiple venues in Wigan.