Job Description for Curatorial Fellow
Line manager
Salary
The Curator
£12,000 plus accommodation
Purpose
To support the promotion, understanding, enjoyment and awareness of G F Watts
and Mary Seton Watts in the context of the 19th Century through supporting and
learning from the Curator of Watts Gallery in promoting the Gallery, its collection,
exhibitions and libraries and archives to the public and students.
Key Responsibilities:
Collections Management
 Continue the existing programme of digitising the collection and archive on the Adlib
database.
 Assist the Curator in administrating loans to and from the Watts Gallery
 Liaise with conservators on the conservation of the collection
Archive
 Assist in the development of the archive in liaison with the Curator
 Oversee the cataloguing and rationalisation of new accessions to the library and archive
 Work with volunteers on the running of the library and archive
Exhibitions
 Contribute to the exhibition programme at Watts Gallery
 Curate the Artist-in-Residence exhibition for the Watts Gallery in liaison with the Head
of Learning
 Assist in the staging of future exhibitions including G F Watts Hall of Fame and Dickens
and the Artists
 Curate web exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection
 Assist the planning of private views
Display and Interpretation
 Contribute to the maintenance of displays at Watts Gallery
 Prepare text where required for the displays
Research and Publications
 Assist the Curator in the preparation of publications
 Carry out research directed by the Curator
 Develop research and write a lecture and/or article on an aspect of G F Watts, Mary
Watts, cemetery chapel, pottery and collection.
Events
 Give talks and tours
 Assist and contribute to the events programme
Security and Gallery
 Be a keyholder to Watts Gallery
 Be on evening call for one in three weekends
 Undertake weekend duties
 Help with managing steward rotas and duties in the Gallery
Other Responsibilities
 Answer enquiries to Watts Gallery
 Deal with researchers visiting the Watts Gallery
 Contribute to the training of volunteers
 Manage curatorial placements and volunteers as required
 Any other reasonable tasks that might be required
SKILLS
SKILL
ESSENTIAL
A degree in a relevant subject,
preferably art and or design
history, with a demonstrable
interest in Victorian art.
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MA in Museums Studies or
Victorian Art/Design History
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Two years’ experience as
employee or volunteer in a
museum, gallery or heritage
environment
Good knowledge of the history
and theory of nineteenth century
art, design and visual culture.
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A strong interest in the Arts &
Craft movement and design
history.
Excellent organisational and
planning skills, coupled with the
ability to work calmly under
pressure and to tight deadlines.
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Proven experience of events
administration and co-ordination
ideally within a gallery or museum
or within a similar environment.
A pro-active approach to the job,
a demonstrable ability to use
initiative and to work without
constant supervision.
Effective interpersonal and
communication skills, including
the ability to communicate
diplomatically and effectively at all
levels, both internally and with
external contacts.
DESIRABLE
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Demonstrable ability to supervise
trainees.
Strong written communication
skills, including the ability to write
clearly and tactfully.
A creative and flexible approach
to work and the confidence to
develop ideas independently as
well as part of a team.
Good financial processing skills
and attention to detail.
Excellent IT skills, including
Word, Excel, database and email
applications.
A flexible approach to work
including evenings and some
weekends work
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