Jobs at the Whitworth
Current Jobs and Opportunities
The Whitworth is part of The University of Manchester, all vacancies will be advertised on its jobs board. Select and search ’Cultural Institutions’ to find details of Whitworth vacancies.
2 x Posts
Curatorial Assistant (Collections)
Curatorial Assistant (Exhibitions)
Salary: £25,148-£26,642 per annum, dependent on relevant experience.
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Full-time (1 FTE)
Please see below for further details of each riole.
Applications close: 20 January 2025 – These vacancies will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Further information:
Curatorial Assistant (Collections)
Job reference: CIX-027521
The Whitworth, The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a Curatorial Assistant (Collections). You will be supporting our team of Curators to develop and deliver our programme of collection displays and exhibitions to the highest standard. The role requires working with, caring for, and providing access to our internationally important collections of historic, modern, and contemporary art, textiles and wallpapers.
We are looking for an emerging curator who is dynamic, open-minded and collaborative. You must have a passion for the visual arts and its narratives, and an interest in making the Whitworth’s renowned collections and programmes accessible and relevant to the widest possible audience.
Deadline for applications: 20 January 2025
Please note that we will not be able to respond to enquiries about this role over the festive break.
Visit the University's job page for more information and to apply for the Curatorial Assistant (Collections) job.
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.
Further information:
Curatorial Assistant (Exhibitions)
Job reference: CIX-027517
The Whitworth, The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a Curatorial Assistant (Exhibitions). You will be supporting our curatorial team to develop and deliver our programme of collection displays and exhibitions including touring projects. The role requires working with, caring for, and providing access to our internationally important collections of modern and contemporary art, textiles and wallpapers.
We are looking for an emerging curator who is dynamic, open-minded and collaborative. You must have a passion for the visual arts and its narratives, and an interest in making the Whitworth’s renowned programmes and collections accessible and relevant to the widest possible audience.
Deadline for applications: 20 January 2025
Please note that we will not be able to respond to enquiries about this role over the festive break.
Visit the University's job page for more information and to apply for the Curatorial Assistant (Exhibitions) job.
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.
Enquiries about these vacancies, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Amy George, Senior Curator
Email: amy.george@manchester.ac.uk
General job application enquiries:
Email: people.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
Please note that we will not be able to respond to enquiries about this role over the festive break.
These vacancies close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Image: Barbara Walker: Being Here exhibition, the Whitworth, The University of Manchester (2024) © the Whitworth. Photo: David Oates
