Are you passionate about the role art can play in health and wellbeing? Do you have experience commissioning innovative artworks for built environments? Do you believe art can transform the hospital experience for children and their families?
GOSH Arts is seeking an Art Manager (Built Environment) to join the team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of ambitious art commissions linked to redevelopment and capital projects across the Trust, while also managing the GOSH Art Collection. The successful candidate will have experience working with artists to develop and deliver artworks in public settings and be confident managing projects involving multiple stakeholders. You will understand the value of creative consultation and co-design and how these approaches can strengthen project outcomes.
While previous experience in a healthcare setting is not essential, you should demonstrate awareness of the challenges and opportunities that are associated with commissioning artwork in a paediatric hospital.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applications, we are unable to offer site visits. To learn more about GOSH Arts, please visit our website and Instagram. If, after reading the Job Description and Person Specification, you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Please note: Applications generated using AI that do not demonstrate relevant, specific experience will not be considered.
Support the Head of Arts in the development and delivery of art strategies in relation to Capital and Redevelopment projects, including curatorial research and the preparation of presentations
Independently project manage selected projects as agreed by the Head of Arts, taking responsibility for developing art strategies, briefs and contracts as well as relationship management, production and delivery.
Research, write and develop policy documents relating to the long-term care of the collection.
Ensure all artists and contractors have completed the appropriate training, assessments and security checks.
Manage the installation of artworks and exhibitions, including directing art handling teams and occasional moderate lifting.
Communicate with wards, depts., clinical, financial and play staff to convey complex arts specific information to staff and recruit them to enable, support or participate in projects
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
