Commissioner – Cultural Programmes

The purpose of this senior curatorial and operational role is to develop and deliver inspiring, socially engaged cultural programmes in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The Senior Curator is a key to leading both curatorial and strategic cultural initiatives supporting the development of cultural space and infrastructure across the borough, as outlined in our new Culture and Heritage Strategy 2024-2030.

Working closely with the Strategic Head of Culture and Heritage, the post holder will focus on the development, growth and sustainability of arts and cultural infrastructure in the borough. They oversee programme delivery for and with people from all groups and sections on the community, including New Town Culture (a ground-breaking programme that explores the role that art and culture can play within in social care services), the council’s National Portfolio Organisation Pen-to-Print, and operational oversight and development of both the Galleon Arts Centre and the Women’s Museum.

The post-holder will collaborate closely with local people, cultural practitioners and organisations across civic society and creative sectors to more effectively deliver our work seamlessly across Council departments and services.