Jobs at the Whitworth

Current Jobs and Opportunities

Senior Manager, Audiences and Communications

We’re looking for a strategic and imaginative communicator to lead our Audiences and Communications team as we launch a bold new vision: to grow and deepen our audiences through work that is audience-focused, data-informed and values-driven.

As Senior Manager, Audiences and Communications, you’ll shape inclusive, creative strategies that connect people to powerful stories - from local experiences to global conversations. Working across exhibitions, learning, civic engagement and more, you’ll ensure the Whitworth’s voice is clear, compelling and grounded in care.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how a cultural institution speaks, listens and grows.

Applications close at midnight on 24 June 2025

Read the full job description for the Senior Manager, Audiences and Communications role and find out how to apply here

Job reference, Senior Manager, Audiences and Communications: CIX-028822

Assistant Registrar

We are looking for an Assistant Registrar to join our Collections and Exhibitions team at the Whitworth.
The Assistant Registrar position will help coordinate arrangements for all inbound and outbound loans, support the planning of the Whitworth's diverse and ambitious programme of exhibitions including national and international touring projects, while working within and helping maintaining the highest museums standards across all areas of the role.


Applications close at midnight on 16 June 2025

Read the full job description for the Assistant Registrar role and find out how to apply here

Job reference, Assistant Registrar: CIX-028666

All current vacancies can be found on The University of Manchester's Job page – to filter your search, select ‘Cultural Institutions’ in the Faculty/Organisational Unit dropdown menu.