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Closing date: 28th July 2024Salary: £31,898 per annum, pro rata of £35,885Duration: 12 monthsContract: This is a part time, fixed term role in Band 5 - Middle Management and Professional Specialists. Core hours of work will be 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, occasional evening and weekend work is required.&nbsp;Work with contemporary art and historic collections to create inclusive experiences in this exciting curatorial fellowship!Royal Museums Greenwich is a collection of diverse historical sites. The sites are the National Maritime Museum; Cutty Sark; the Royal Observatory; and the Queen’s House. Each of this site has a unique identity and a common purpose to serve our communities, through sharing our collections and expertise. We form a campus within the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, with supporting operations at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre in Kidbrooke, the Brass Foundry in Woolwich and administrative offices in Greenwich. We are a place to explore the sea, space, art and history, and our strategy <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjqkv7XhIiEAxVuQkEAHXSSCmUQFnoECBUQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmg.co.uk%2Fabout-us%2Four-strategic-vision&amp;usg=AOvVaw1y6NxUO2kdhz1Zxr_R21SV&amp;opi=89978449" target="_blank">‘Charting Our Course’</a> puts our people at the core of its success.&nbsp;About the roleThe Whose Heritage 3.0 Curatorial Fellow is a jointly funded role that arises from an ongoing partnership between Royal Museums Greenwich and <a href="https://www.cultureand.org/" target="_blank">Culture&amp;</a> which aims to build diversity in Royal Museums Greenwich’s curatorial practice and workforce. It forms part of Culture&amp;’s programme as an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation. We want curatorial teams to represent all sections of the community and expect all fellows to have a strong commitment to work with Culture&amp; and Royal Museums Greenwich in creating equal, diverse and inclusive cultural experiences.The Whose Heritage 3.0 Curatorial Fellowships take their inspiration from Stuart Hall’s essay ‘Whose Heritage?’ which will guide the activities of this role.&nbsp;Working alongside Royal Museums Greenwich’s art curators, they will be responsible for building access to and engagement with one of the most significant fine and decorative art collections in Britain. The Curatorial Fellow will use their specialist knowledge and public engagement skills to develop frameworks which will offer inclusive interpretations that highlight the historic collection’s relationship to contemporary issues, to build diverse audiences.The successful candidate will have experience in undertaking independent research and a strong knowledge relating to a subject or thematic specialism of the fine art and decorative art collection at Royal Museums Greenwich (<a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects" target="_blank">click here</a> to explore our collection). They should be able to demonstrate experience in quickly being able to gain knowledge of new topics.&nbsp;A strong track record in making academic or theoretical ideas accessible to a general audience is vital for this role.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Contribute to the research and development of an innovative approach to a diverse and inclusive interpretation for the Queen's House.</li><li>Work with the Senior Curator, Art and Identity on the research and development of creative interventions, using contemporary art and new and inclusive curatorial practices, to engage diverse audiences.</li><li>Develop exciting, engaging, and inclusive creative programmes between contemporary art and the historic collections.</li><li>Work collaboratively with RMG’s curatorial team, particularly, the art curators, and with Culture&amp;’s creative team.</li><li>Contribute to current debates on contemporary art/heritage, art history, curatorial practice and wider cultural and social issues, including contributing to the New Museum School Programme run by Culture&amp; in association with the University of Leicester's School of Museum Studies.</li><li>Carry out any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Senior Curator, Art and Identity.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Detailed knowledge of histories and contexts relating to the role’s specific subjects / sites / collections of focus, gained through academic training or&nbsp;experience in associated sectors.</li><li>A commitment to making collections, subjects and sites relevant and more accessible to a wide variety of audiences.</li><li>Experience of engaging non-specialist audiences with complex ideas and issues, gained in a museum, gallery or historic house environment, or similar.</li><li>Experience of curating; for example, of producing an exhibition or public programme in an arts or heritage context.</li><li>Excellent research skills; experience of carrying out high-quality research using varied sources. The ability to interpret specialist subjects and collections in their broader scientific, cultural, economic, and social contexts.</li><li>Excellent writing skills, including the capacity to write engaging and authoritative texts for specialist readership as well as accessible texts for a general public.</li><li>Excellent organisation, planning and administrative skills, with ability to prioritise and&nbsp;coordinate multiple activities to meet deadlines.</li><li>Excellent presentation, communication and negotiating skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of effective collaborative working in a diverse team, supporting colleagues and engaging with stakeholders.</li><li>A keen sense of initiative and an ability to identify opportunities as they arise.</li><li>An understanding of how issues of diversity and equality pertain to RMG’s work and demonstrable evidence of an active commitment to these.&nbsp;</li><li>An appreciation of current debates around modern and contemporary art and heritage, as well as broader cultural and social issues.</li><li>Experience of working with artists from various disciplines and on commissions and live performances.</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of the processes involved in staging displays and exhibitions and/or events in an arts and heritage context or within the constraints of a historic building or heritage site and/or with historic collections.</li><li>Experience of collections management processes; familiarity with museum databases.</li><li>Experience of developing content for web-based platforms.</li><li>Be prepared to be flexible in meeting the demands of the role, as the role may involve some evening and occasional weekend work.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of writing successful funding applications and cultivating development prospects and networks.</li><li>Knowledge of the cultural landscape of London and UK regions.&nbsp;</li></ul> BenefitsWe offer a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, a generous pension scheme, 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 30% discount in our cafés and shops, interest-free season ticket and bike loans, training opportunities and continuous performance management reviews to support personal and career development, NMDC Reciprocal Agreement for free admissions to other museums and galleries’ paid exhibitions, and an environment with flexible working options. For a full list of the benefits, please <a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/file/19732/download?token=fcPcepBt" target="_blank">click here</a>.&nbsp;We encourage you to read the job description/person specification before applying for this role.We welcome and encourage Global Majority* applicants who will have access to the Culture&amp; Wellbeing offer and a supportive network of diverse Whose Heritage 3.0 Curatorial Fellows. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop curatorial skills at Royal Museums Greenwich.Diversity and inclusion are integral to our work at Royal Museums Greenwich, as we are a museum for everyone. We want to foster a spirit of inclusion, collaborative working, innovation, and valuing people as individuals whose lives have been shaped by different experiences. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Global Majority backgrounds, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQI+. We also guarantee an interview for any candidate who identifies as disabled and/or as a member of a Global Majority and who meets the essential criteria requirements. Please state in your application if you would like to be considered under this scheme.We actively work with the Disability Confident scheme and ask that you let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you need or things you would like us to know during the interview process, which may include being provided the interview questions in advance, requiring a step free interview space, that you are eye-contact avoidant, or having the interview questions in a written format or additional time in timed tests, interviews or other assessment activities.&nbsp;*Global Majority refers to people who identify as Black, Asian, Mixed and/or who have been racialised as "ethnic minorities".Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Royal Museums Greenwich

Whose Heritage 3.0 curatorial fellow

Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024Salary: £25,642.50 (per annum)Duration: 3 months fixed term contractStart date: Monday 16th September 2024&nbsp;We're looking for two interns to join the LIONS brand for a three-month “Creativity in Business” programme, and join us in Cannes, France during our festival on 16-20 June 2025 to LIONS at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity!&nbsp;LIONS powers the creative industries - providing the benchmark for creativity globally. As the global benchmark in creative and effective marketing through the Cannes Lions Festival, we help influential brands and companies use creativity to drive growth. We provide a suite of creative tools that connect, inform and unlock potential for people and businesses, covering events, intelligence, training and advisory services. Our five-day Festival in Cannes, France is the meeting place for the global marketing community and a celebration of the world’s most excellent and effective work.Our internship programme provides a platform for learning, growth and exposure to the business of creativity, laying the foundations for an informed &amp; sustainable career in the creative industries. Candidates do not require previous experience, and we welcome recent graduates and/or those interested in a career change. All we ask is that candidates show a dedicated &amp; demonstrated interest in the field of creativity.As an intern, you'll spend 12 weeks across four LIONS departments - Partnerships, Product, Marketing and Content. We break our business into 3 pillars - community, learning and benchmark and you'll get to learn about each of these as part of your experience.&nbsp;<ul><li>Community: Our community experiences - online (LIONS Live) and offline (Festivals) - and partnership programmes, are the definitive place for the global creatively community to come together to collaborate, partner &amp; celebrate creativity that drives progress. During this rotation you’ll work hand in hand with our sales, marketing, and content teams to learn how we create and deliver community experiences.</li><li>Learning: Our learning programmes aimed at individuals, and advisory services aimed at organisations - accelerate excellence by building creative capabilities, leadership and processes through the best experts and work in the world.</li><li>Benchmark: Our awards - including Cannes Lions’ - are the undisputed benchmark for creative excellence and effectiveness, enabling those in the business of creativity to understand best practice and gain the confidence to aim higher by seeing what's creatively possible.</li></ul>During the experience, you’ll also work on a live project brief which will be presented to the LIONS leadership team at the end of the rotation.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Shadow live client calls to understand global account management</li><li>Understand the different product sets within LIONS and what it takes to build a global brand</li><li>Meet and work with a wide range of individuals across our Community pillar</li><li>Develop and write your own product strategy</li><li>Brainstorm marketing and communications plans</li><li>Work on a holistic internship project to be presented at the end of your rotation</li><li>Present and pitch your ideas to LIONS executives</li></ul>&nbsp;What you'll gain<ul><li>A macro understanding of the marketing &amp; advertising industry</li><li>Exposure to core functions of a global business, with a focus on creativity</li><li>Inspiration &amp; networking to equip you for a career in the creative industry</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, and experience<ul><li>You do not require previous experience, and we welcome recent graduates and/or those interested in a career change. All we ask is that candidates show a dedicated &amp; demonstrated interest in the field of creativity.</li><li>Interest in advertising, marketing, and communications</li><li>Problem-solving, leadership, motivated, team player, organised</li><li>You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion</li></ul> Some feedback from our past interns:<blockquote> &nbsp;"I loved researching opportunities for Lions as part of the intern brief, and it was amazing to get to present this to all the many people we worked with.""Thank you for the world's best internship, I am so grateful.""Thank you is not enough! We have been so welcomed by the LIONS team and have received immeasurable kindness and support." &nbsp;</blockquote> Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting each and every one of them. We publish an annual&nbsp;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report that sets out our goals, commitments and progress so far. We invest in Employee Groups, empowering them to run educational events, support charities that they’re passionate about, and share experiences with colleagues. These groups include Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women's Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any&nbsp;reasonable adjustments&nbsp;that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Ascential

LIONS: Creativity in business internship

2 Event Management / Curation Fixed term contract Opportunities