FOLKESTONE ARTWORKS CURATOR

Closing date for applications: Friday 21 February 2014 

Job Description:

Reports to: Marketing & Engagement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a programme of access and education projects for diverse audiences and learning resources based on the collection, agreeing the target audiences and delivery mechanism with the Marketing & Engagement Manager on an on-going basis.
• Plan and deliver on-going management of Folkestone Artworks and ensuring that relationships with the collection’s stakeholders are managed and maintained as appropriate.
• Plan and deliver an on-going conservation programme for the works within the collection and ensure the artworks are maintained to the highest possible standard.
• Work with the Triennial team to ensure all the mechanisms and procedures are in place to welcome some of the Triennial 2014 artworks within the Folkestone Artworks collection.
• Work with the Triennial team in organising the Triennial archive in order to make it accessible as a resource for research and educational purposes.
• Monitor the insurance and planning status of the works within the collection.
• Devise a marketing plan to maximise awareness of and access to the collection, in conjunction with the Marketing & Engagement Manager, and deliver the agreed plan as directed.
• Assist the Development Manager in researching funding and income opportunities relating to the collection.
• Work closely with the rest of the Creative Foundation team in building a sustainable creative environment and community that attracts visitors and tenants alike.
• Undertake such duties as may be required to successfully realise the purpose of this role.

Terms and Conditions

This is a 4-day per week, permanent position.

Salary: £20,500 pro rata per annum

Person Specification

Essential

• Broad knowledge of contemporary visual art
• Solid experience in researching and communicating background and context of visual artworks and artists
• Experience of helping people engage with contemporary art

• Proven success in instigating and developing productive relationships with external stakeholders
• Experience of working within an organisation, or similar, to immovable deadlines and tight budgets
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Diplomatic and effective service and supply contract management skills
• Logical, process-driven approach to project planning and problem solving
• Good devolved budget management skills
• Calm, focussed and motivated under pressure
• Enthusiasm for community engagement in public art
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Positive response to working in a target-driven environment
• Hard working and energetic
• Committed to Folkestone’s regeneration through the arts

Desirable 

• Understanding of current curriculum and teaching contexts within primary and secondary education
• Understanding of current curriculum and teaching contexts within higher education
• Understanding of current theory and practice around lifelong learning
• Knowledge of Folkestone’s recent past and community
• Accurate and engaging writing style, ranging from concise promotional copy to detailed background documents.

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