Assistant Curator, Nineteenth Century British Art (1790 – 1850)

The ideal candidate will bring strong research and organisational skills, a passion for nineteenth-century British art, and a commitment to contributing to the diversification of British art histories. You will be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail. Experience working with collections or exhibitions is desirable.
We welcome candidates who can bring new and under-represented perspectives to our work, and who will enjoy helping us to expand understanding of historic art.
You will work in alignment with Tate’s priorities and our staff values (to be open, bold, rigorous and kind).

About your team

Tate Britain aims to increase public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of British art from the 16th century to the present day.

Tate Britain’s Curatorial team is responsible for researching and delivering exhibitions and displays, for researching, building and advocating for Tate’s Collection of British Art. The Curatorial Department is divided into three teams of curators with period expertise (Historic, Modern and Contemporary), together with a Programme Management team. You will be part of the Historic British Art team, working alongside the Senior Curator, three Curators, three other Assistant Curators and occasional temporary colleagues.

What you will gain

Motivated, skilled people are key to our continued success. We want everyone at Tate to have the opportunity to develop and thrive. In this team you will be encouraged to contribute ideas, realise your potential, learn new skills, expand your professional network and develop your knowledge.

What you will do (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

Exhibitions and Displays

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of exhibitions and displays in the time period 1850-1915
• Support the curation of the exhibition James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain, London and forthcoming tour to Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
• Manage loan correspondence, project records (e.g. TMS database) and filing
• Liaise with lenders, registrars and conservators to meet display requirements
• Process invoices, monitor the budget and contribute to budget planning
• Support the project leader in cross-team communication and project management
• Liaise with the installation team and build contractors, providing detailed layouts and display case / build requirements
• Liaise with other teams across Tate including Press, Publishing, Visitor Experience and Security
• Contribute to interpretation and publications
• Contribute to events, talks and tours, as required, sometimes out-of-hours

What you will bring to the team

• Demonstrable knowledge of one or more aspects of British art of the period 1850-1915
• Research skills, experience and curiosity; awareness of new directions in art historical research around this period
• Curatorial experience, ideally gained from working with a collection
• Experience of working on loan exhibitions and on changing displays
• Proven track record of collaborative and team-based working, with a commitment to applying principles of equality, diversity and respect for all in the workplace
• Highly organised approach to work, with demonstrable ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent writing skills and presentation skills
• Computer literacy – ability to use standard Microsoft computer programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook), and other programmes, including the collections database (training on specific applications used at Tate, such as TMS database, will be provided)
• Interest in and commitment to the work of Tate

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