Curator of Exhibitions in Leeds

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a significant curatorial role within the dynamic and respected Henry Moore Institute. Working as part of a highly regarded team, the Curator of Exhibitions will play a central role in shaping and delivering an ambitious programme that reflects the Institute’s commitment to excellence, research, and public engagement.

We are seeking a thoughtful and motivated curatorial professional who is ready to build on established experience or to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the Head of Henry Moore Institute, you will contribute to the development and realisation of a varied programme of historic and contemporary exhibitions, collection displays, commissions, and publications. You will help ensure that all projects are delivered to the highest artistic and professional standards, from initial concept through to installation, interpretation, and evaluation.

The role calls for a strong intellectual engagement with sculpture in its broadest sense, a demonstrable commitment to diversity, access and inclusion, alongside the ability to communicate ideas clearly to a wide range of audiences. You will bring a collaborative approach, working effectively with artists, researchers, and colleagues across the organisation.

The principal aims of the role is to support the Head of Henry Moore Institute (HMI) and colleagues in the delivery of historic and contemporary sculpture exhibitions presented to the highest professional standards, and to regularly curate their own exhibitions.

• In liaison with the Head of HMI and research programme colleagues, develop proposals for curating and coordinating exhibitions for the Institute’s exhibition programme, either independently or in collaboration with partner organisations, including consideration of incoming exhibition proposals.
• Manage curated exhibitions to the highest professional standards working alongside and in support of external and internal curators and the Registrar/Exhibitions Organiser.
• Develop exhibition project timelines and work closely with colleagues to ensure the successful realisation of exhibitions from conception to completion, ensuring that documentation is up-to-date and accessible; communicating project updates and disseminating information as required.
• Prepare exhibition interpretation, including accompanying texts, with consideration of a broad audience.
• Curate approximately one main exhibition per year and other displays as required.
• Work closely with the Registrar/Exhibitions Organiser to ensure the delivery of required security arrangements for the packing/unpacking of artworks, particularly adhering to special security protocols for works packed for air freight.
• Develop and maintain a network of other institutions as potential exhibition touring partners, seeking opportunities to develop and extend the reach of the HMI exhibitions programme; Liaise with the Curatorial team at Leeds Art Gallery on the development and delivery of Collection-based displays.
• Write articles as required and provide editorial support for exhibition catalogues and other scholarly publications.
• Undertake public speaking engagement as required and respond to media enquiries via the Marketing team to promote the Institute’s exhibition programme.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets in collaboration with the Registrar/Exhibitions Organiser, maintaining proper control of expenditure and ensuring that the Head of HMI and other curators are informed of any critical factors.
• Contribute to the production of Trustee and other reports as required.
• Attend appropriate meetings and represent the Institute as agreed with the Head of HMI.
• Keep abreast of developments in the study and development of sculpture with the UK and abroad by visiting museums, and exhibitions, as well as being aware of published research on the study of sculpture.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably required.

If you are interested in this position and, having read the job specification, you have the credentials to meet the requirements of the role, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Please apply using the application form supplied on our website. When completing the form it would be helpful if you could address the points in the person specification and tell us about any gaps in your employment history.

Further information about the Henry Moore Institute is available at our website: henry-moore.org/henry-moore-institute

Please return your completed application form (no CVs please) to Emma Sweetland at recruitment@henry-moore.org by 9am, Thursday 9 April 2026. Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates on Thursday, 23 April 2026 in Leeds.