Assistant Curator - Glasgow International - (Fixed-Term) - GLA10231
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Position Overview & Specifications
Glasgow International (GI), Scotland's Biennial Festival of Contemporary Art is looking for an Assistant Curator to join us on a part time, fixed term contract for a period up to August 2024. As Assistant Curator, you will be joining the team to support the development and delivery of the GI2024 festival programme.
More about Glasgow Life Arts and Music teams
As Assistant Curator for Glasgow International, you’ll be joining Glasgow Life’s Arts & Music team. This team provides people with valuable and meaningful experiences through arts and music. Our high-quality services, world-class events and festivals benefit the people of Glasgow. We help people experience the benefits of taking part in cultural programmes and events. These contribute to Glasgow's visitor economy. We make sure everyone gets the most out of Glasgow Life and use culture to promote inclusion and happiness. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues
About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
The role
As Assistant Curator - Glasgow International, you’ll be an integral member of GI’s programming team, working closely with the Curator, Open Programme Convenor and Festival Director to develop projects that are part of Glasgow International 2024. You will report to the Festival Director.
If you are interested in joining us as Assistant Curator, you will need:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrable professional experience working in a comparable role
- Demonstrable interest in developing curatorial projects
- Knowledge of the visual arts sector in Scotland
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines consistently
- Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, including the ability to communicate and work with a broad range of stakeholders (artists, partners, general public) A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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