Senior Curator & Producer - Haigh Hall

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Senior Curator & Producer to develop and manage cultural programs at Haigh Hall, transforming it into a key venue for exhibitions and community engagement. The candidate should have extensive experience in curating and producing public programs that connect with diverse audiences. The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and innovative programming to enhance visitor experiences in this beloved park environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in curating high-quality exhibitions.
• Experience in producing innovative public programmes.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Haigh Hall’s cultural programme.
• Support development of new gallery spaces.
• Manage and lead a team effectively.

Skills

Interdisciplinary curation

Public program production

Team leadership

Collaboration with artists

Engagement with diverse audiences

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Haigh Hall

School Lane

Haigh

Wigan

WN2 1PE

Salary : Grade 10, £45,091 - £49,282 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

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Your role :

Haigh Hall and its 300-acre Woodland Park is an established and much-loved visitor destination with over 600,000 visits per year. The estate is undergoing a transformative redevelopment into a world-class cultural destination, blending heritage with contemporary creativity. The restored Hall will be a venue to host exhibitions, performances, residencies, and community-led programming that reflects the diverse voices of Wigan and beyond. The restoration of Haigh Hall

This newly created role of Senior Curator & Producer will work closely with the Head of Cultural Programming, to develop and deliver Haigh Hall’s cultural programme plus support the development of the new gallery spaces and visitor experience.

About you :

We are looking for a highly experienced curator and producer to join and develop this new team. You will have a strong track record in curating interdisciplinary, high quality exhibitions and producing innovative public programmes that engage diverse audiences.

You will be an energetic, positive, enthusiastic and an engaging manager who will ensure all aspects of the business are effectively managed.

You will be a collaborator who works effectively with artists, cultural organisations and audiences to deliver the highest quality outputs.

You will provide effective leadership and support for your team members ensuring an open and consistent approach.

About us :

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

This an exciting opportunity to shape a new cultural programme and venue in a much-loved public park and contribute to Wigan’s ambitious vision for culture across the borough The Fire Within Wigan

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Interview dates :

Priority candidates : 15th January 2026

Internal + External Candidates : 15th & 16th January 2026

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