Short Description:
The Barcelona Picasso Museum Foundation, in accordance with Article 5 of its statutes, is
responsible for the direction, organisation and management of the Barcelona Picasso
Museum (hereinafter referred to as “the Museum”), including the stewardship of its assets
and resources. The Museum is a leading centre for the study of the formative period and
early career of Pablo Picasso. It also houses, by the express wish of the artist, his only
complete series of works: Las Meninas. The museum opened to the public in 1963, thanks
to an initial donation to the city by Jaume Sabartés. This was followed by a subsequent
donation from Picasso himself, highlighting the artist’s special connection with Barcelona.
The Museum holds a collection of approximately 5,200 works, not including documentary
units. It is the world’s first museum dedicated to Picasso’s early career, boasting a wellequipped documentation centre that gives it significant international reach. Through the loan
of works and the co-production of major exhibitions on the artist, the Museum forms part of
the international network of leading museums. It is also one of the Barcelona’s most iconic
museums, strengthening the city’s status as a cultural capital. Thanks to both the high
number of visitors it draws in (1,130,000 in 2024) and its ability to attract leading global
experts on the work of Picasso, the Museum stands out as a leading cultural centre in
Barcelona.
The purpose of this call for applications is to select the individual who will assume the
position of Director of the Barcelona Picasso Museum Foundation, under a senior
management employment contract.
In accordance with Article 21 of the Foundation’s Statutes, the Director shall, in all cases, be
responsible for:
- The operational management of the Museum.
- Preparation of the foundational activity plan and its submission for approval by the
Foundation’s Board of Trustees. - Submission of artistic programmes for approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
- Submission of educational, mediation and audience engagement programmes for
approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. - Submission of the budget proposal for approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
- Implementation of the decisions adopted by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, without
prejudice to any delegations it may confer. - Exercise of any powers delegated by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees in accordance
with the applicable legislation.
The management of the Museum includes: - Drafting and oversight of the museological and museographic plans required for the
ongoing improvement and updating of the collections and facilities, along with the
implementation of the plans once approved. - Oversight of the permanent exhibition of the Museum’s collections and renewal of the
exhibition as and when necessary. - Planning of temporary exhibitions and proposal of suitable curators.
- Submitting proposals for the loaning, deposit and temporary exchange of works with
other institutions. - Submitting proposals for the acquisition of artistic assets.
- Exercising the highest level of authority over staff, ensuring good management,
transparency and best practices in human resources policies. - Planning, supervising and monitoring research programmes and relationships with the
academic institutions that collaborate with the Museum. - Acting as the official representative of the Museum as a cultural institution, holding its
highest authority.
Application Requirements:
- Candidates must include the following documents with their application form:
- A curriculum vitae.
- A copy of their Spanish National Identity Document. In the case of candidates who
are not Spanish nationals, a copy of a valid EU residence card or the legally required
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residence and work permit must be provided, if they hold one. Alternatively, an
official identification document from their country of origin may be submitted. - A copy of the academic qualifications required to participate in this selection
process. - Proof of language proficiency and any other merits the candidate considers relevant.
- A preliminary project proposal, with a maximum length of 15 pages, addressing the
following aspects:
a. The candidate’s vision of the Museum’s mission as a public service.
b. Policies regarding the conservation and dissemination of the collection and
heritage of the Barcelona Picasso Museum, its research centre, documentation
and archive, and the strategy for new acquisitions.
c. Programme of temporary exhibitions and activities that complement and offer new
perspectives on the work of Picasso and his context.
d. Educational, mediation and audience engagement programme.
e. Project for collaboration within local, national and international networks, with
particular emphasis on partnerships with Picasso museums worldwide and major
museums that hold significant collections of Picasso’s work.
f. Project for collaboration with Catalan universities and, more broadly, with
research centres of museums and other institutions worldwide.
g. Criteria regarding loans, deposits and exchanges.
h. The candidate’s vision regarding opportunities for patronage.
i. The role of the Museum as a key institution within Barcelona’s artistic and cultural
ecosystem. - The candidate’s submitted application must include the following:
a. Explicit consent to the processing of the personal data of the candidate necessary
to enable them to participate in this call and for the management of the selection
process, in accordance with the legislation in force.
b. The candidate’s express authorisation for the Barcelona Picasso Museum
Foundation to conduct a criminal record background check on them, either by
requesting any information that may be held on them in the Spanish Central
Registry of Convicts and Rebels, or, in the case of a candidate who is not of
Spanish nationality, by requesting an equivalent certificate from the relevant
authorities in their country of origin.
c. In the case of a disabled candidate, an indication of this status in their application,
specifying any adaptations they require in order to undertake the selection tests.
d. Declaration of compliance confirming that the candidate meets the requirements
set out in clause 3.1.
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e. Valid email address for the purposes of communication and notification. The
candidate is responsible for informing the organisation of any change of email
address.
The successful candidate will be required to submit original documentation prior to
signing the employment contract.
Eligibility:
Hold a higher university degree related to the field of arts and humanities. Equivalent
qualifications will be accepted for nationals of EU or non-EU countries.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the work and life of Picasso, and of the art of his time.
- Hold Spanish nationality, be a national of an EU member state, or possess a valid
residence and work permit for employment by others, in which case the employment
contract will only take effect once the aforementioned permit is granted. - Have at least five years of proven professional experience in cultural management;
specifically, in museums, art centres or similar institutions. - Demonstrate knowledge of Catalan, Spanish, French and English. The Committee may,
at its discretion, request external assessment to evaluate language proficiency. If the
candidate cannot provide proof of knowledge of the official languages of Catalonia, they
must acquire it within one year. This requirement will be included in the employment
contract and may result in its termination if not fulfilled. - Not have been dismissed through disciplinary proceedings from any public
administration within the European Union, nor be disqualified from holding public office
by judicial ruling. Nationals of other states must not be disqualified (or in an equivalent
situation) or have been subject to disciplinary proceedings (or equivalent) that would
prevent them from accessing public employment under the same terms in their country.
This criterion does not apply to individuals who have been granted asylum. - Candidates with disabilities may apply for the position on equal terms, provided they are
able to perform the duties of the position.
Program Benefits or Awards:
- Contract Type: Senior management employment contract (Royal Decree 1382/1985)
- Duration: 5 years, renewable for another 5
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Annual Gross Salary: €92,705.20 (subject to public sector increases)
Entry Fee: none
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Deadline: October 30, 2025
Website link:
https://museupicassobcn.cat/museu/la-fundacio/ofertes-de-treball
