£26,640 per annum

22 months- Fixed-term Contract

Part-time: 3 days a week, moving to full-time from May 2016

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Curator to join the Barbican International Enterprises department during the development and delivery of the Barbican Centre’s new science fiction exhibition and season of linked events to be held from June to September 2017.

Barbican International Enterprises conceives, curates and manages a range of touring exhibitions, principally focused on the digital and moving image, but encompassing contemporary art, design, film, animation, music and video games. 

This role will provide administrative and curatorial support to the Guest Curator of the science fiction exhibition and the Head of Barbican International Enterprises. You will assist with content research, development, artist commissioning, loan negotiation and rights clearance for the exhibition. You will also work in close collaboration with internal staff and external partners to organise the exhibition installation, including registration and condition checking.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in a visual arts related discipline and must have significant experience of working in a gallery or museum, organising exhibitions or commissioning artists. Experience of curating in a specialist field is essential and a demonstrable interest and knowledge of the science fiction genre in the areas of contemporary art, design, film and music is desirable.

The ideal candidate will present a clear and ordered approach to work with meticulous attention to detail.  Excellent interpersonal skills are vital as the post-holder must be able to liaise with people at all levels. The ability to work under pressure and a calm and flexible attitude is also necessary.  Proficiency in a variety of computer packages is essential. Fluency in one or more foreign language would be an advantage.   

For more information about the Barbican Centre and the vacancy please go to www.barbican.org.uk

Closing Date for applications:  12 noon Monday, 2^nd November 2015.

Late applications will not be accepted. 

Interviews will be held on: 11^th November 2015*

Please note that the the interviews have been arranged so the Guest Curator can meet candidates; if you are not able to attend on this date the Barbican may not be able to accommodate an interview on a different date.