Job vacancies

We present an ambitious programme of major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art, alongside innovative displays drawn from Wakefield’s growing art collection. Central to our work is our learning programme that engages schools, families, adults and local community groups through inspiring creative learning opportunities.

In 2019, we opened The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, to complement our David Chipperfield-designed gallery and provide an inspiring public garden, free for all to enjoy. We are currently delivering two capital projects to complete our wider waterfront site, including returning our much-loved playground and creating a workshop and yard space for our Gardener and her team of volunteers.

We are committed to improving diversity within our organisation and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented within the arts sector. Our inclusive recruitment practices include:

• Ensuring our jobs are widely advertised to reach a diverse range of applicants
• Using an anonymised application process for shortlisting where possible
• Applying positive action where legal and appropriate
• Actively monitoring the diversity of our applicants
• Ensuring our job descriptions are inclusive
• Ensuring shortlisting and interview panels are as diverse as possible
• Staff training

The Hepworth Wakefield is a Disability Confident Employer and any applicants who identify as disabled and meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. If you would like to declare you have a disability in order for this to be taken into consideration during shortlisting, or you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Georgie Booth on georginabooth@hepworthwakefield.org.

The Hepworth Wakefield is proud to confirm we are a Living Wage Employer, certified by the Living Wage Foundation.

Benefits for contracted staff include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after 3 years of service
• Hybrid working for appropriate roles
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
• Enhanced sick pay entitlements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Free eye tests
• Group Pension Plan, including an employer contribution up to 6%
• Discount in The Hepworth shop and café
• Discounted travel schemes
• Discounted gym membership
• Free entry to a variety of national and international museums and galleries

Our mission is to create experiences that inspire, captivate, surprise and enhance everyone’s lives. Our team is bold, open and we embrace quality and innovation and we value all our staff and their commitment to driving our success. Read our Vision, Mission and Values here. If you would like to join our highly motivated team please see our current vacancies below.

Café Supervisor

Permanent

£25,412.16 per annum pro rata, moving to £27,052.05 per annum pro rata from 1 April 2026

Part-time – 15 hours per week, including weekends

Since bringing our café in house four years ago, we’ve seen year on year growth, as the gallery has driven increased visitor numbers to the site and our impressive menu converts more of those visitors to our customers. We’re anticipating more growth in the years ahead, which is why we’re looking to expand our café team so we can maintain the highest levels of service and guest experience.

As well as being a key feature of any visit to The Hepworth Wakefield, our café is a destination in its own right, with people travelling for miles to enjoy our seasonal and sustainable menu that champions local suppliers, attend our catered public and private events and be part of our sell-out supper clubs.

If you take pride in supporting and leading a team to provide a memorable customer experience for all our visitors and are motivated to contribute to a vital income stream to fund the gallery’s work, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about the role, please see the job description  Cafe Supervisor JD

For details on how to apply, please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 30 March 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 6 April 2026

Catering Assistant

Permanent

£12.60 per hour, moving to £13.45 per hour from 1 April 2026

Part-time – 15 hours per week, including weekends

Since bringing our café in house four years ago, we’ve seen year on year growth, as the gallery has driven increased visitor numbers to the site and our impressive menu converts more of those visitors to our customers. We’re anticipating more growth in the years ahead, which is why we’re looking to expand our café team so we can maintain the highest levels of service and guest experience.

As well as being a key feature of any visit to The Hepworth Wakefield, our café is a destination in its own right, with people travelling for miles to enjoy our seasonal and sustainable menu that champions local suppliers, attend our catered public and private events and be part of our sell-out supper clubs.

If you take pride in serving up high quality food and drink, enjoy providing a memorable customer experience and are motivated to contribute to a vital income stream to fund the gallery’s work, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about the role, please see the job description  Catering Assistant JD

For details on how to apply, please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 30 March 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 6 April 2026

Curatorial Assistant

£26,000 per annum pro rata

Permanent

Part-time – 30 hours per week

Hybrid working options available

The Curatorial Assistant works closely with the Head of Collection & Exhibitions and wider Collection & Exhibitions team to support, contribute to and deliver a world-class programme of exhibitions, publications and public events, with a particular focus on supporting the development and delivery of the touring exhibition programme and collection projects.

This is a busy role working within an exciting programming team, requiring someone with a passion for contemporary and historical art, alongside excellent admin and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

For more information about the role, please see the job description  Curatorial Assistant JD

For details on how to apply, please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 30 March 2026

Interviews will take place Thursday 16 April 2026