Director of Collection & Exhibitions, The Hepworth Wakefield

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum dependent upon experience (pro rata if applicable)
Permanent - Full-time (37 hours) although flexible working will be considered including compressed hours, reduced hours (minimum 29.6 hours), and flexible start and finish times

Hybrid working arrangements are available, balancing homeworking with office days

The Hepworth Wakefield has welcomed over 2.4 million visitors since opening in May 2011 and is now established as a major local, national and international museum, winning Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2017. We present an acclaimed programme of historical and contemporary art exhibitions alongside displays drawn from Wakefield's growing collection of 20th-century and contemporary art. Central to our work is our ambitious learning programme that engages a broad and diverse audience. To bring our wider site to life The Hepworth Garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, opened in August 2019 and is one of the largest free public gardens in the UK. Later this year the 19th century mill building complex opposite the gallery will be opening as a vibrant creative industries and education hub.

They are seeking a Director of Collection & Exhibitions who will join their Executive Team and play a central role in continuing to develop their reputation as one of the world’s leading art galleries, creating unforgettable art experiences that attract broad audiences while inspiring positive change locally. You will oversee the strategic development of Wakefield’s growing art collection and lead on the research and curation of an integrated programme of contemporary and art historical exhibitions, both on and off site. You will provide outstanding leadership to the Collection and Exhibitions team and work collaboratively across the organisation to achieve our long-term strategic ambitions.

Please visit the website below for a recruitment pack.

They are committed to improving diversity within their organisation and welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented within the arts sector.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 13 June 2022

Please note they only accept completed application forms. No agencies.

For more information visit http://www.hepworthwakefield.org/jobs