Working closely with the Gallery Director and the wider team, the Collections Curator will be key to managing and delivering coproduced exhibitions of the Bethlem Gallery Collection across the hospital and community sites. The role of this Collections Curator will be three-fold. First, it will entail project management to ensure the collection gets out on display across south east London. We have confirmed partners. Second, collections management: to ensure all works in the collection are well cared for and also documented on eHive to spectrum standards, and that plans and policies are working well. Third and arguably most importantly, co-curation: to work with working groups to plan, design, and interpret collections displays across a range of sites. Experience Skills Knowledge 1. Collections management: Ensure the best practice management of the collection works. If you are a skillful and kind collections professional who is excited by the work we do and meet the essential criteria then we would love to hear from you. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates from the global majority, who are currently underrepresented within our team. If you’re worried you do not fit all the criteria but do have relevant experience that could make you a great candidate, we encourage you to apply. To apply please send a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job to [email protected] We welcome applications in written, audio or video formats. To submit applications in an alternative format, to request information in an alternative format or to discuss any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process please email [email protected].Job Summary
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Job Requirements
At least 3 years' experience working as a Curator and/or Collections Officer
Experience of curating exhibitions, exhibition installation and artwork handling
Experience of collections documentation and using collections management databases such as eHive, Modes, Adlib or similar
Experience of working with a range of people in co-curating/participatory projects
Experience managing budgets
Experience of working in a mental health setting or similar and with people with a wide range of access needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent IT skills
Ability to advocate well for artists and artistic practice
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of Spectrum standards and collections management procedures
Understanding of preventive conservation principles
An understanding of museums, the visual arts and health sectors.Job Responsibilities
2. Collections strategy: Facilitate and support collections advisory board sessions if needed, alongside an art group to lead on the art strategy across South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
3. Collections display, installation and interpretation.
4. Project management and reporting.
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