Assistant Curator (Visual Art)

Salary
Salary: £27,248 (pro rata) – £16,348.80 actual salary
Location
Cardiff
Hours
Part time
Closing date
23.10.2025
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Posted by: Chapter Arts Centre

Date: 22 September 2025

Contract: Fixed-term three-year contract, with the possibility of extension (subject to a three-month probationary period)
Deadline: Thursday 23 October, 5pm
Interviews: Monday 17 November
Salary: £27,248 (pro rata) – £16,348.80 actual salary
Hours: 24 hours per week (TOIL). Some weekend and evening work will be necessary.
Location: Candidates will be based in the office at Chapter in Cardiff but will be expected to spend time working outside of the venue. We offer a hybrid model which means that, when possible, you can also work from home.

Purpose of role

The Assistant Curator (Visual Art) will work with the Senior Curator to realise an ambitious programme of visual arts activity in our venue, as well as those produced and presented elsewhere.

They’ll be a key staff member, supporting the Senior Curator in all aspects of the research, preparation, delivery and production of exhibitions and our year-round programme of talks, events and public engagement programmes.

They’ll work closely with other members of the curatorial, engagement and marketing teams to ensure that the visual arts programme is embedded in the wider multi-artform programme and communicated cohesively to audiences.

We’re actively working to increase diversity and inclusion within our organisation and strongly encourage applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of the job description.

How to apply

There are three ways you can apply. Email apply@chapter.org with one of the following:

  • A completed application form, which can be downloaded below
  • A video of no more than 5 minutes (we suggest uploading via WeTransfer)
  • An audio file of no more than 5 minutes (we suggest uploading via WeTransfer)

We’d also appreciate it if you could complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. The information on the monitoring form is anonymous and is collated by staff unconnected with the recruitment selection.

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