We are looking for an experienced freelance Exhibition Curator & Event Coordinator to support the planning, curation and delivery of the We Are Sheffield exhibition and launch event at Millennium Gallery on 8th October 2026.
Working alongside the We Are Sheffield Programme Lead, the successful freelancer will coordinate the exhibition from planning through to installation, bringing together stories, photography and exhibition content that celebrates the contribution of Sheffield’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
As well as coordinating exhibition production, the role will involve working with community contributors, volunteers, designers, suppliers and gallery staff to deliver the exhibition and launch event. The right person will have experience coordinating exhibitions, events or public engagement projects and be confident managing multiple priorities, building strong relationships and delivering projects to a high professional standard.
This is a freelance consultancy opportunity with a fixed project fee of £3,500. The consultancy is expected to take around 15 days between August and October 2026 (approximately 1.5 days per week), with flexibility around how the work is delivered, alongside attendance at agreed meetings and key project dates in Sheffield.
For full details of the consultancy, including the role description and person specification, please view the Project Brief and Consultancy Specification here.
We are very keen to continue strengthening VAS’ diversity and specifically welcome applications from those who are committed to joining us in becoming an anti-racist organisation. We particularly encourage people from global majority backgrounds and other underrepresented groups to apply.
Working at VAS means joining a team that shares this passion for diversity, social action and community empowerment. We support and welcome people in an ever-changing city. This needs a great team of people, whatever your background, professional skills or the passion that drives you to want to work with VAS.
How to apply
Please email the following to a.toccarajones@vas.org.uk with the subject line Freelance Exhibition Curator & Event Coordinator:
- Your CV
- A covering letter (maximum one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in the role
- Two or three examples of relevant work, or a link to your online portfolio
Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 7th August 2026
Expected start date: Mid-August 2026
We reserve the right to close this opportunity early should we appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
