Arts Manager (Built Environment)
Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
The closing date is 30 July 2026
Are you passionate about the role art can play in health and wellbeing? Do you have experience commissioning innovative artworks for built environments? Do you believe art can transform the hospital experience for children and their families?
GOSH Arts is seeking an Art Manager (Built Environment) to join the team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of ambitious art commissions linked to redevelopment and capital projects across the Trust, while also managing the GOSH Art Collection. The successful candidate will have experience working with artists to develop and deliver artworks in public settings and be confident managing projects involving multiple stakeholders. You will understand the value of creative consultation and co‑design and how these approaches can strengthen project outcomes.
While previous experience in a healthcare setting is not essential, you should demonstrate awareness of the challenges and opportunities that are associated with commissioning artwork in a paediatric hospital.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applications, we are unable to offer site visits. To learn more about GOSH Arts, please visit our website and Instagram. If, after reading the Job Description and Person Specification, you have any questions, please contact kate.phillimore@gosh.nhs.uk
Please note: Applications generated using AI that do not demonstrate relevant, specific experience will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Support the Head of Arts in the development and delivery of art strategies in relation to Capital and Redevelopment projects, including curatorial research and the preparation of presentations.
Independently project manage selected projects as agreed by the Head of Arts, taking responsibility for developing art strategies, briefs and contracts as well as relationship management, production and delivery.
Research, write and develop policy documents relating to the long‑term care of the collection.
Ensure all artists and contractors have completed the appropriate training, assessments and security checks.
Manage the installation of artworks and exhibitions, including directing art‑handling teams and occasional moderate lifting.
Communicate with wards, departments, clinical, financial and play staff to convey complex art‑specific information to staff and recruit them to enable, support or participate in projects.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti‑racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti‑racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti‑Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee‑led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional – it is essential.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
- Our Always values
- Relevant Arts Degree (Fine Art, Visual Arts, Arts Management, Curatorial Studies, Architecture)
- Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant fields (e.g. arts, built environment, collection management, art and health)
Experience / Knowledge
- Experience commissioning artists and delivering site‑specific or public art projects
- Demonstrable experience of managing visual arts projects, including budgets, risk assessments, evaluation and documentation
- Understanding of how to engage with children and young people and diverse stakeholder groups to develop commissions.
- Experience managing a range of freelance employees, contractors and volunteers
- Understanding of how art enhances the healthcare environment and patient experience
- Knowledge of Arts in Health practice and research
- Understanding of hospital systems such as infection prevention control, confidentiality, safeguarding and health and safety
- Experience managing commissions linked to capital projects
- Previous experience working in an NHS or health‑related setting
- Experience using collection database systems such as Ehive or similar
Skills / Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent administration, scheduling and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to assess quality and appropriateness of arts projects
- Proven ability to work both independently with initiative and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Skilled in quickly building trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders
- High level of computer literacy and administration skills
- Skilled at using graphic design tools and software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar
- Understanding of social media and comms strategies to raise awareness and demonstrate impact
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
271-SS-8106136
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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