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Curator of African and African diaspora fashion
Reference: DEC20190118
Expiry date: 2020-01-20 12:00:00.000
Location: South Kensington
Salary: £27,878.00 - £36,352.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance Scheme, and other great benefits
Duration:18 months
Attachments: AfricanDiasporaFashionDec2019_finalv2.pdf
InformationforApplicants.pdf

The Furniture, Textiles and Fashion Department is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated curator to fill an 18-month contract as our first curator of African and African diaspora fashion. This post has been created to contribute to our Fashion Gallery redevelopment and to improve our holdings in this area. This is an exceptional opportunity to help build the collection of work by African designers and designers of African heritage. You will have expertise in one or more aspects of this subject area in the context of a broad understanding of fashion history. You will be a practically minded individual who can undertake a broad range of curatorial work.

Long-listed applicants will be invited to undertake a short video submission prior to short-listed candidates being selected for a personal interview.

Closing date for receipt of application is midday 20 January 2020

Interviews will be held 7 February 2020

 

Please ensure you read the candidate pack prior to applying for this post, particularly the right to work requirements.  Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for individuals who require permission to work in the UK.