Head of Events (Maternity Cover)

The Courtauld works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a major public gallery.  Founded in 1932, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since.

The Courtauld cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, displayed at The Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House, central London. Academically, The Courtauld is a specialist university and home to the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. It offers a range of degree programmes in the History of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings.

The Advancement Department forwards the mission of The Courtauld by working with the academic and curatorial community to raise philanthropic support and build meaningful partnerships with supporters, corporates, alumni and members. 

This year-long leadership role will support the Advancement events team to ensure the planning and delivery of events and engagement activity aligns with the departmental focus to grow income and key audiences.

This role will support the growth of The Courtauld’s Corporate Membership programme and expand the venue hire business as The Courtauld enters a new phase of its capital build campaign.

The Head of Events position requires an events professional with leadership experience in the arts and/or fundraising sector. The individual will have a focussed approach to achieving strategic outcomes through event delivery to the highest standard for a variety of stakeholders including major donors, corporate supporters, venue hire clients and the wider Courtauld community.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please complete the online application, which will require you to supply a CV and a supporting statement of up to 1500 words. The supporting statement should set out how you meet the criteria of this position. Please explicitly address the criteria set out in the job description and person specification when preparing your statement.

Closing Date: Monday 24 March 2025

Interview Date: Monday 31 March 2025

The Courtauld Institute of Art reserves the right to remove or close this vacancy earlier than the current closing date, depending on the volume of applications. We strongly encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience where possible.

The Courtauld is working towards improving and embedding equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

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