Curator for Research – Call for Applications

CURATOR FOR RESEARCH

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is seeking a new Curator for Research to work closely with individuals and groups within our overlapping communities to devise, fundraise for, deliver and communicate exceptional experiences for sharing ideas and new work. 

Job Title: Curator for Research 

Deadline: Monday 5 January 2026, 5pm 

Salary: £30254 – £32254 Pro rata, dependent on skills and experience. 

Term: Permanent. 

Days: 4 days a week (28 hours) 

Flexible Working Considerations: We would consider Job Share applications but please contact us in advance so we have time to consider the proposed structure for covering the work. A proposal for shorter hours may be considered depending on the approach suggested by the applicant. 

If you would like to discuss the post prior to applying please contact Laura Simpson, ESW’s Director. Laura@edinburghsculpture.org 

Accessibility: Information and applications can be provided in alternative formats and adjustments can be made for the application or interview process. Interviewees will receive some of the questions in advance.  

Interview Date: The interview date is expected to be in the 3rd or 4th week of January 2026 (information on our website will be updated with a specific date). The interviews will be in person at ESW. 

Please look at the full information in the job pack PDF here: Curator for Research – Job Pack Nov 2025

Images: the images used for this post are from Ashanti Harris’ project Dancing a Peripheral Quadrille which happened at ESW in 2022 and involved the performers KJ Clarke-Davis, Jessica Paris and Hamshya Rajkumar. The project was supported by Art Fund and was presented during Edinburgh Art Festival.