Archivist

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Founded in 1901 to present "the finest art of the world to the people of the East End, London", Whitechapel Gallery will always be locally embedded and globally connected. Successive waves of migrants, and generations of artists and makers living and working locally, continue to shape the distinctive character of our diverse communities, as well as the Gallery's uniquely pioneering spirit and programmes.

Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out, we offer exciting opportunities for growth and development in the art world. You will be part of a dynamic, dedicated and caring team, committed to making contemporary art and ideas accessible to the widest possible audience, putting artists and ideas at the heart of everything we do. If you are enthusiastic about our commitment, then we would like to invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with us.

All opportunities are recruited for as they become available through a fair and open application process. We cannot facilitate employment or volunteering enquiries which do not relate to an advertised position.

Archivist

We are looking for a qualified Archivist to refresh and reinvigorate our approach to the Whitechapel Gallery Archive. You will be passionate about the preservation of the collection, ensuring it is catalogued, cared for and acts as a catalyst for programming and public engagement. Working closely with colleagues in the Participation team, you will help to create and experiment with new ways that artists and audiences can engage with archive materials and use our Reading Room. Your work will underpin how staff, artists and visitors understand the history of Whitechapel Gallery, how it connects with wider artistic and social developments, and how it might shape the institution's future programme and practices.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of London's most dynamic cultural institutions, supporting its mission to make art accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. The role demands a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for archives, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to inclusion and collaboration.

Conditions of work

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours of work: Full-time (36.25 hours). Monday to Friday, 9:30am- 5:45pm (with one hour unpaid lunch).
• Salary: £33,000 per annum
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Due to the nature of the job, some evening and weekend work will be required, as well as occasional travel. This will be compensated by time off in lieu.
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For further information, please download theJob Pack .

To apply:

Please complete the application form and diversity monitoring form, and return to emailprotected by10:00am on Monday, 23 June 2025.

First interviews will take place w/c 7 July 2025.

Second interviews will take place w/c 14 July 2025.

We want our workforce to represent all sections of the community and expect all our employees to commit to creating an equal, diverse and inclusive environment.

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