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Curator, Contemporary British Art
Tate Britian

Contact: Human Resources
Tate Britian
Millbank, London
SW1P 4RG London
United Kingdom
t +44 20 7887 4997
http://www.tate.org.uk/about/workingattate/

Curator, Contemporary British Art
Up to £31,941 per annum dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Full-time, Permanent

Post: Curator, Contemporary British Art
Department: Curatorial, Tate Britain
Ref: TG0606
Band: Senior Advisory
Salary: Up to £31,941 per annum dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Millbank, London

The aim of Tate is to increase public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of British art from the 16th century to the present day, and of international modern and contemporary art.

Tate Britain is recruiting for the position of Curator of Contemporary British Art. This position is responsible for contributing to the programme of displays of the Collection and exhibitions, and to the development of the Collection by means of acquisitions and research of British art from circa 1980 onwards.

The successful candidate will possess a high level of specialist expertise in contemporary British art, have significant relevant experience in an art gallery, museum, collection or similar, and a strong record of publication on relevant topics.

Candidates with a more academic background, and a PhD are also invited to apply.

Besides having a track record of devising and delivering exhibitions with imagination and distinction, the successful candidate will possess the ability to manage a team and to work with others to achieve results.

This is a position that requires commitment to and awareness of issues of equality and cultural diversity as they affect the work of a major museum.

Our opportunities are open for you to apply online. Please visit www.tate.org.uk/about/workingattate/ to create an account by registering your details or if you are an existing user, log into your account. For all opportunities, we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please call us on 020 7887 4997. Once you have submitted your application, you can keep track of its progress by logging in to your account.

The closing date for the submission of completed application forms is Tuesday, 2 July 2013 by 17.00. Interviews will be held on Friday, 12 July 2013.

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