About the role

Attenborough Arts Centre (AAC) – 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 AAC’s 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 AAC’s work as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation

About you

We are looking for an experienced individual with proven exhibition‑producing experience, strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities and a passion for inclusive cultural practice. If you are excited by ambitious artistic programming and committed to making culture accessible to all, we would love to hear from you.

Above all, they have a genuine enthusiasm for the arts and the ability to embody the University’s values of being Inclusive, Inspiring and Impactful, while championing Attenborough Arts Centre’s mission of bringing Art For All to communities locally, regionally and nationally

Additional information

Informal enquires are welcome and should be made to Director Andrew Fletcher at [email protected]

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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