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Visitor in gallery. Photo by Provision.
Visitor in gallery. Photo by Provision.

Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Public Engagement & Head of Programming & Collection

The Head of Public Engagement is a new senior leadership role reporting to the Gallery Director, with responsibility for shaping and delivering the Gallery’s audience engagement strategy. The successful candidate will lead marketing and communications, visitor services, audience development and public-facing commercial activities, ensuring an excellent visitor experience and strengthening the Gallery’s profile nationally and internationally.

The role will lead the Gallery’s efforts to reach, welcome, engage, and retain its audiences and visitors. Working with the Gallery Director and senior colleagues, they will also contribute to philanthropy and income generation while providing strong leadership, governance and financial oversight across their areas of responsibility.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 23 September at 12 Noon.

For further information on this role, please click here:

Head of Public Engagement Job Description
Head of Public Engagement Candidate Information Booklet


The Head of Programming & Collection is a new senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the Gallery’s artistic vision. The role works collaboratively across the organisation to bring the Gallery’s exhibition, Collection, conservation, education, research and public programmes into meaningful dialogue with diverse audiences, while embedding learning, participation and creative engagement across all aspects.

The Head of Programming & Collection will lead the strategic planning, development, research, execution and evaluation of Crawford Art Gallery’s programmes, and the interpretation, activation and presentation of the Gallery’s Collection

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 2 October at 12 Noon.

For further information on this role, please click here:

Head of Programming & Collection - Job Description 
Head of Programming & Collection - Candidate Information Booklet 


Crawford Art Gallery has retained Principal Connections to assist with these important appointments. Candidates will be sourced through an advertised selection and executive search process. To apply, please submit a CV via email to Principal Connections at: apply@principalconnections.com for the attention of Eilish Devine, Partner.

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