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Director of Research and Interpretation

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Reference:TG3487 

Opportunity type:Permanent, Full-time 

Working hours:36 hours per week 

Salary:£80,000 per annum 

Location:London  

Closing date:27 October 2022 at midnight 

As the new Director of Research and Interpretation you will work with colleagues to create an overarching vision for this division, which would include the existing strategy for Research and developing the strategy for interpretation resources for Tate's artistic programmes. You will lead and manage the Research and Interpretation team members and work closely with internal and external collaborators to deliver our ambition to create a thriving research community and offer best practice interpretation at Tate.

You will have substantial experience in and proven commitment to delivering excellence and innovation in research with an understanding of the requirements, challenges and opportunities relating to gallery interpretation. You will bring outstanding people management skills, with proven experience in leading teams as well as in delivering successful cross-organisational projects, with strategic leadership and change management experience.

Tate aims to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector and at Tate.

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Successful candidates will have access to a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 27 days pro rata after 3 years of service; an extra day off for your birthday each year; a cycle to work scheme; opportunities for blended and flexible working; free access to Tate exhibitions and other museums and galleries; Life Assurance; and a ‘Defined Contribution’ pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Successful candidates who are already members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme or have recently left the scheme may be eligible to remain as members of this scheme instead.

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