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 have recently been joined by neighbours Tileyard North, who have developed the 19th century mill complex opposite the gallery into a vibrant hub for the creative industries. We are now embarking upon 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 or you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Alexa Becker (HR Manager) on alexabecker@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.

Director of Commercial

£50,000 per annum

Permanent

Full-time (37 hours) although flexible working will be considered including compressed hours, reduced hours (minimum 29.6 hours), and flexible start and finish times

Hybrid working options available

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and inspiring individual to join our Executive Team and lead our trading subsidiary company, The Hepworth Wakefield Enterprises. You will have a proven track record of delivering innovative and ambitious plans to maximise commercial income, outstanding senior management skills and a collegiate approach to working collaboratively across the organisation. This is a critical role to the long-term success and profitability of The Hepworth Wakefield, which comes at an exciting time of digital transformation and expansion of our visitor offer.

For more information please see the recruitment pack Director of Commercial

For details on how to apply, please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 17 March 2025

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2 April 2025

Development Officer

£25,000 per annum, pro rata

Permanent

Part-time, 18 hours (2.5 days) per week

Hybrid working options available

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated early-career fundraiser to join our small but highly impactful Development team. This dynamic role will lead The Hepworth Wakefield’s Membership scheme, as well as supporting all areas of charitable income generation. The role incudes planning and delivery of events and excellent stewardship of our supporters, to help ensure challenging income targets are met and that our Membership base continues to grow. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and sound financial acumen. This multifaceted role will work closely with the wider Development team and Deputy Director, as well as our Visitor Experience and Communication teams.

For more information please see the job description Development Officer JD

For details on how to apply, please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 10 March 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing 17 March 2025

Collection Assistant

£23,793 per annum pro rata

Fixed-term, 18-month contract

Part-time, 22.2 hours (3 days) per week

Hybrid working options available

We are looking for a Collection Assistant to work closely with the Head of Collection & Exhibitions, and Collection & Exhibitions team on a dedicated collection and archive project. In 2024, The Hepworth Wakefield presented the major retrospective ‘Ronald Moody: Sculpting Life’, which has resulted in 18 sculptures by Moody being acquired into Wakefield Council Permanent Art Collection, as managed by The Hepworth Wakefield. We have also acquired the papers and archive of Cynthia Moody, Ronald Moody’s niece, who was instrumental in securing Moody’s legacy through her years of research. The Collection Assistant will catalogue and digitize these new holdings, within the context of The Hepworth’s Archive and Collections Management processes. They will further promote the work of Ronald Moody, and Cynthia Moody’s research, by making it accessible to audiences and researchers, and by supporting the ambitions of The Hepworth Wakefield in finding tour partners to present Moody’s work in the future.

For more information please see the job description Collection Assistant JD.

For details on how to apply, please see below.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 24 February 2025

Interviews will take place on Thursday 6 March 2025

Artist Educators (freelance)

We are seeking experienced freelance artist educators to collaborate on our Learning programmes alongside our learning programmers and an existing team of artist educators. Our Learning programme works with over 40,000 participants a year, focusing on engaging local audiences with our exhibitions programme and displays of Wakefield’s art collection.

We are looking to recruit experienced artist educators based in Yorkshire. Artist educators will work across our Learning programmes, devising and delivering workshops and projects with schools and colleges, families, young people outside of formal education and our local communities.

We are seeking artists working in the following disciplines:

Drawing
Sculpture
Clay
Outdoor learning

We are seeking artists with experience of:

•  teaching in the classroom (KS1–4, FE) and facilitating teacher CPD
•  developing resources for students, teachers and families exploring visual arts, nature and architecture
•  working in community settings

We are particularly interested in collaborating with artists who have an interest in mindful practices, and experience of devising and delivering workshops with neurodiverse audiences, early years, children and adults with disabilities and special educational needs, English as an additional language and those with lived experience of mental health.

To apply, please summarise your experience of facilitation work with our priority audiences, sharing how your artistic practice is embedded within this work. Please do not exceed 2 sides of A4. Please also share web links to digital portfolios or websites. Rates vary depending on the project, guidance will be shared on request.

Applications to be submitted to learning@hepworthwakefield.org by 10am on Monday 24 February. Informal interviews will be held in-person at The Hepworth Wakefield on Wednesday 5 March.