Senior Curator (Exhibitions and Engagement)
Programme Delivery • Curate a programme of temporary exhibitions, collection displays and events across the Lakeland Arts sites. • Work closely with the Senior Leadership and the Programming Team to plan and develop a dynamic, inclusive and ambitious programme. • Ensure the alignment of the Lakeland Arts programme with the organisation’s NPO Activity Plan and other stakeholder commitments. • Lead and manage the Programming Team including the Learning and Engagement Manager, Collections Manager, Exhibitions Manager and Programme Curator. • Maintain administrative systems to support the effective delivery of the programme. • Promote the use of collections for engagement, learning and audience development. Communication and Networking • Develop local, regional, national and international partnerships and collaborations. • Give talks to visiting groups including schools and colleges as well as at member, patron and benefactors’ events. • Represent Lakeland Arts at external meetings and events, raising its profile through effective networking. • Oversee the management of the Bloomberg app CMS, ensuring digital content is relevant, accessible and up to date. • Support the marketing teams with copy for use in press releases, publicity, promotional print and the website. Finance and Fundraising • Monitor project budgets in liaison with the CEO, controlling team expenditure, keeping financial records, producing regular reports and feeding into budget planning. • Contribute to Lakeland Arts’ strategic and business planning. • Maintain records relating to all projects, producing stakeholder and board reports as required. • Contribute to funding applications. General • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role. • Participate in Lakeland Arts’ Anti Racist journey. • Ensure that all Lakeland Arts policies and procedures are adhered to. • Participate in staff training and team activities. • Evening and weekend work sometimes required for which TOIL will be given. Person Specification Essential • Track record of programming and curating major exhibitions and projects of a high quality. • Proven experience of leading and managing a team of staff including freelancers and volunteers. • Strong and proven budget management skills. • Experience of collection care. • Excellent researching, writing and oral communication skills. • Proven ability to engage stakeholders, including hosting events and talks. • Self-motivated and collaborative with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to work flexibly and under pressure to tight deadlines. • Educated in a relevant subject to degree level or equivalent. Desirable • An understanding of the communities, audiences and the arts and heritage landscape of Cumbria/South Lakes. • Experience of working in an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. • Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject.
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Programme Delivery • Curate a programme of temporary exhibitions, collection displays and events across the Lakeland Arts sites. • Work closely with the Senior Leadership and the Programming Team to plan and develop a dynamic, inclusive and ambitious programme. • Ensure the alignment of the Lakeland Arts programme with the organisation’s NPO Activity Plan and other stakeholder commitments. • Lead and manage the Programming Team including the Learning and Engagement Manager, Collections Manager, Exhibitions Manager and Programme Curator. • Maintain administrative systems to support the effective delivery of the programme. • Promote the use of collections for engagement, learning and audience development. Communication and Networking • Develop local, regional, national and international partnerships and collaborations. • Give talks to visiting groups including schools and colleges as well as at member, patron and benefactors’ events. • Represent Lakeland Arts at external meetings and events, raising its profile through effective networking. • Oversee the management of the Bloomberg app CMS, ensuring digital content is relevant, accessible and up to date. • Support the marketing teams with copy for use in press releases, publicity, promotional print and the website. Finance and Fundraising • Monitor project budgets in liaison with the CEO, controlling team expenditure, keeping financial records, producing regular reports and feeding into budget planning. • Contribute to Lakeland Arts’ strategic and business planning. • Maintain records relating to all projects, producing stakeholder and board reports as required. • Contribute to funding applications. General • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role. • Participate in Lakeland Arts’ Anti Racist journey. • Ensure that all Lakeland Arts policies and procedures are adhered to. • Participate in staff training and team activities. • Evening and weekend work sometimes required for which TOIL will be given. Person Specification Essential • Track record of programming and curating major exhibitions and projects of a high quality. • Proven experience of leading and managing a team of staff including freelancers and volunteers. • Strong and proven budget management skills. • Experience of collection care. • Excellent researching, writing and oral communication skills. • Proven ability to engage stakeholders, including hosting events and talks. • Self-motivated and collaborative with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to work flexibly and under pressure to tight deadlines. • Educated in a relevant subject to degree level or equivalent. Desirable • An understanding of the communities, audiences and the arts and heritage landscape of Cumbria/South Lakes. • Experience of working in an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. • Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject.
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