Organizer Information

Autograph is a London-based arts organization founded in 1988, renowned for championing photography and film that explore issues of race, identity, representation, human rights, and social justice. The organization operates two public galleries, a learning studio, and a specialist photographic collection, fostering public engagement with critical contemporary themes through exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.

Title & Description

Engagement Curator (Maternity Cover)

This role invites an imaginative professional to lead Autograph’s engagement with schools and young people and to expand its wider community engagement programs. The curator will develop and deliver educational and participatory activities aligned with Autograph’s artistic themes—identity, race, representation, and rights—both on-site and off-site, contributing to strategy, creative content, and program development.

Role Overview

  • Salary: £40,000–£43,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Contract Type: Fixed-term, full-time (35 hours/week), May/June 2026 – February/March 2027
  • Location: Rivington Place, Shoreditch, London, UK, with some remote flexibility
  • Reporting to: Head of Engagement/Director
  • Curator/Programme: Lead learning and engagement activity on-site, off-site, and online

Position & Tasks

  • Lead strategy and manage engagement with schools and young people
  • Develop and review wider community engagement priorities
  • Generate ideas for creative content and activities for on-site, off-site, and digital projects
  • Manage partnerships with community organizations, libraries, and other stakeholders
  • Oversee project budgets, evaluation, and impact assessment
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure inclusive, high-quality engagement

Categories

Visual Art, Photography, Community Engagement, Education, Cultural Programmes

Eligibility

  • Professionals with substantial experience in arts engagement, visual arts learning, or participatory projects
  • Strong commitment to Autograph’s mission and thematic focus
  • Ability to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service certificate

Program Benefits

  • Full-time salary
  • Hands-on leadership in high-impact engagement projects
  • Opportunities to develop strategic and practical skills in arts participation
  • Collaborative environment with continuous learning and professional development

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

  • Completed Autograph application form
  • Equal opportunities monitoring form
  • Criminal record declaration form

How to Apply?

  • Subject line: Engagement Curator
  • Download the application forms here
  • Email all completed forms to info@autograph-abp.co.uk

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 23 March 2026
  • Interviews: Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • Contract Period: May/June 2026 – February/March 2027

Location

London, United Kingdom

Additional Details

  • This is a maternity cover role, offering flexibility and exposure to a wide range of creative engagement activities
  • Candidates must demonstrate strategic insight and practical experience in arts engagement, with a focus on inclusivity and impact