Tate Modern Recruiting Senior Curator for International Art and Transnational Research
Senior leadership at Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational
Tate is seeking a Senior Curator, International Art for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational, based at Tate Modern in London. The permanent full-time position is advertised under reference TG34309953 with an annual salary range of £50,000–£55,000 and a closing date of Tuesday 24 November 2026.
The Centre examines connections across art histories and the global circulation of artists, ideas and cultural practices. Its research informs exhibitions, collection displays, acquisitions, events and publications across Tate's galleries.
Curatorial strategy, scholarship and exhibitions
The successful candidate will shape and deliver the Centre's strategy, build a programme of international research and collaboration, and develop exhibitions, displays, publications, events and public scholarship challenging narrow or dominant art-historical narratives.
The senior curator will work with artists, museums, researchers, funders and internal curatorial colleagues; manage programme resources, budgets and schedules; and help develop partnerships across Tate and beyond. The role also involves leading and mentoring staff as a senior member of Tate Modern's curatorial team.
Who should consider the vacancy
Tate seeks substantial experience in museum or gallery curatorship, including leading major exhibitions, displays, symposia or conferences and managing teams and budgets. Candidates need demonstrable research and publication experience and expertise in modern and contemporary art with a strong understanding of transnational discourse.
Excellent analytical and writing ability, cross-cultural communication, negotiation, inclusive leadership and collaboration are important. This is a senior specialist curatorial appointment, rather than an entry-level assistant curator role or a residency.
Contract, salary and location
The published contract is permanent and full-time, with a 36-hour working week. The salary range is £50,000–£55,000 per annum. Location: Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom. The employer's page does not promise remote working or immigration sponsorship; applicants should check the original application portal for any practical and work-authorisation requirements.
The job was posted on 3 November 2026 and the official closing date is 24 November 2026. No specific closing hour is provided in the current job-summary page.
Applying through Tate's official recruitment portal
Use the Apply link on Tate's official job listing to submit the application through its recruitment system, quoting reference TG34309953. Ensure that your statement demonstrates scholarly expertise in international and contemporary art, evidence of leading curatorial projects, and experience of managing staff, budgets and multi-institutional collaborations.
Confirm any required attachments or application questions in the portal and submit before Tuesday 24 November 2026, allowing for possible changes to recruitment availability.
About Tate and its international programme
Tate operates a network of British art museums including Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives, holding and exhibiting historical, modern and contemporary art. Its Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational supports global art-historical inquiry that contributes to the wider programme of collection care, acquisitions, exhibitions and research.
Editorial disclaimer
This article independently summarises Tate's employer-hosted vacancy as verified on 13 November 2026. Recruitment instructions, remuneration, eligibility, hours and dates may change; applicants should check Tate's current original job posting and application system. Official information prevails in case of discrepancies or later updates.