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Assistant Curator (Textiles and Wallpaper)
Job Reference: CIX-032024
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as Assistant Curator (Textiles and Wallpapers). This maternity cover role offers an exciting opportunity to support curatorial activity relating to the management, research, interpretation and access of the Whitworth’s internationally significant textiles and wallpaper collection and supporting with the delivery of our rolling programme of exhibitions and displays.
Application closing date: midnight on Monday 24 August 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Proposed start date: Monday 12 October 2026
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