Opportunities
From front of house to behind the scenes to artists opportunities, we offer a wide range of roles for all.
Exhibitions and Visual Arts Manager
Attenborough Arts Centre, one of the UK’s leading centres for art and culture, welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually and champions its mission of Art For All. As we celebrate A Decade of Exhibitions in 2026, we are seeking a talented and motivated Exhibitions and Visual Arts Manager to help shape the next phase of our ambitious visual arts programme.
In this key role, you will produce high‑quality exhibitions across our galleries, manage the University of Leicester’s Art Collection, and contribute to the development of a dynamic visual arts strategy. Working as part of the Senior Management Team, you will help elevate the centres national profile, support organisational sustainability, and ensure our programmes reflect accessibility, inclusion and artistic excellence.
You will manage exhibitions from concept to deinstallation, oversee registrar duties, collaborate with artists and partners, supervise staff and technicians, and contribute to research, community, and learning programmes. This role is central to delivering Attenborough Arts Centre’s work as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation
Vacancy: Full-time, permanent role 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 per annum
Deadline: Midnight, 26 May 2026
How to apply
To download the job description and apply, click here to visit the University of Leicester Jobs Portal.
Gallery Assistant Facilitator
The Gallery Assistant Facilitator role is an essential delivery position at Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, supporting the Centre’s mission of Art for All. The post works directly with children and families at weekends and during special events throughout the year, encouraging public engagement and creative responses to exhibitions and performance programmes, while also supporting Learning and Communities activity across Leicester.
The post holder will join a team of Gallery Assistant Facilitators within the Learning and Communities team, working collaboratively with artists, schools and community groups, including children, young people, families and people with complex needs. Attenborough Arts Centre is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation for 2023–27, and this role plays a key part in delivering the Activity Plan in response to Arts Council England’s Let’s Create strategy.
Duties and responsibilities
The role involves delivering inclusive, family-friendly public programmes at weekends and during special events, including activities such as the Saturday Gallery Art Club and Sunday Sessions. The post holder will support public engagement activity, monitor gallery spaces and materials, and contribute to the smooth running of Learning and Communities activity by responding to enquiries in person, by phone and by email, while maintaining high standards of customer care for all visitors, including those requiring additional support.
The role also includes administrative and record-keeping duties such as gathering feedback, entering data for evaluation, and maintaining accurate records in line with University of Leicester guidelines. The post holder will plan and prioritise their workload, respond flexibly to unscheduled tasks, work effectively as part of a team, and adhere to safeguarding and health and safety policies to uphold a strong culture of safety and inclusion. Additional training will be provided where required.
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will have the ability to support people with a wide range of needs through creative activity and will be confident communicating with diverse audiences, including people with special educational needs and disabilities. Strong written English skills, attention to detail, effective time management and a methodical approach to work are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering high-quality customer care and administrative support.
Applicants must be able to work effectively as part of a team, manage changing priorities, and apply relevant health and safety policies and procedures. Essential qualifications include five GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent, including Maths and English, good IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and some broadly related experience in the arts, including experience of working with children and young people.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.
Additional information
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be made to Marianne Scahill-Pape, Learning and Communities Manager at Marianne.pape@leicester.ac.uk
Duration: 01 June 2026 (subject to compliance checks) up to 31 March 2027
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 06 May 2026
Volunteering
We are looking for Gallery Assistant Volunteers for our next exhibition.
Volunteers are important members of Attenborough Arts Centre front of house team. They are people who share a love of the arts, giving their time to contribute to the continued success of the centre.
As a Volunteer, you will be part of an organisation with decades of experience in providing performances, courses, workshops and activities for children and families.
You would be a public face for Attenborough Arts Centre, providing support and assistance within our gallery spaces. Ensuring our customers and visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience during their visit and aiding in their desire to return.
Contact Noreen Gallagher (Volunteer Coordinator) at aacvolunteer@leicester.ac.uk with a short paragraph explaining your interest in the Gallery Assistant role at Attenborough Arts Centre.