Project Curator (Maternity Cover)

£35,250 per annum pro rata

Fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave expected to last 12 months, July 2026 – June 2027

Part-time – hours negotiable dependent on candidate, minimum 2 days (15 hours) / maximum 3 days (22.5 hours) per week.

Full-time (5 days / 37 hours per week) during install, May 2027.

Hybrid working options available

The Project Curator (Maternity Cover) will support the Artistic Director with the delivery of a major temporary exhibition, opening in May 2027, including researching, administrating, planning and installing the exhibition, and contributing to its publication as well as learning and public programmes which will run alongside.

This is a unique opportunity to work on an exceptional exhibition, if you’re a highly experienced Curator looking for their next project, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to improving diversity within our organisation and welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented within the arts sector. For details of our inclusive recruitment practices and for more details about the role please visit www.hepworthwakefield.org/jobs.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Tuesday 5 May 2026
Interviews will take place on Monday 11 May 2026