Curator for Research – Call for Applications

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS PASSED.

Update for applicants: applications are currently being reviewed. We will contact each applicant with further information in due course. The interview date has been updated below.

 

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: Thursday 8 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: will include interviews on 2 February 2026 (info about this date has been updated 15 January). 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

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FAQs (updated 30 December 2026)

How do I apply with a Job Share proposal?

In terms of job share applications – we got advice on the process so that we can handle all applications, including job share applications, fairly and so here is some more information we have shared with people who have enquired about making a Job Share application:

  • We would assess each candidate individually, to ensure they’re both qualified for the role, so, if you decide to go ahead, please can you each submit an application.
  • To cover the job share element, please could you add an additional document, including the joint proposal, including how you would divide responsibilities, what your approach to communication and handovers would be, more information on working patterns and how continuity and accountability would be shared and maintained.

I have a mixed work and educational background, will this effect my application?

  • We are open minded about applicant’s work and educational background, including people who are practicing artists for part of their week. The applications will be assessed on the criteria in the job advert information.

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.