This is a leadership-oriented role for a dynamic mid-career artist, curator, or cultural producer who is deeply connected to Global Majority music scenes in the UK.
You might be a curator, promoter, artist, DJ, creative producer, artist manager, or multi-disciplinary creative – we’re open to all kinds of backgrounds. What matters most is your passion, vision, and connection to the culture. Just show us your experience, networks, and ideas.
IN-HOUSE AT RICH MIX
The Lead Music Curator role is part of our wider development programme In-House; a bold blueprint to centre the voices, talent and leadership of Global Majority artists and creatives, and those with lived experiences underrepresented in senior creative roles, in shaping the future of arts centres.
We’ve spent the past year listening to artists, curators, and communities to build a development model that creates not just opportunity, but long-term change.
The result is In-House; a three-year programme that provides opportunities for artist networking, mentoring and trainig for mid-career creatives looking to progress into leadership roles. In-House is generously supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
You can download the job description – featuring key responsibilities and the person specification, summarising terms & conditions, with details on how to apply – via the black downloads block on this page.
We want the process to be as accessible as possible. You can apply by submitting:
• Option 1: CV and cover letter (max. 500 words)
• Option 2: Video or audio submission (maximum five minutes) explaining why you’re the right person for the role.
If you would like to apply in a different format, please contact recruitment@richmix.org.uk to arrange this. We recognise that some applicants may use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, or design generators) to assist in preparing applications. This is acceptable, but we ask that all applications to reflect your own voice, vibes and experience.
Please include:
• Examples of events or projects you’ve curated or been involved with
• Details of your networks and partnerships in the music industry
• Why this role aligns with your career aspirations
Please send your completed application via email to recruitment@richmix.org.uk with ‘Application: Lead Music Curator’ as the subject line.
For an informal chat about the role email Negede Assefa, Head of Programme at negede.assefa@richmix.org.uk.
You will also need to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This information will be kept confidential (and will not be shared with the hiring panel) and will be used in the progress towards widening diversity among our workforce.
Application deadline: 12pm, Thursday 18 September 2025. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.
Interview period: rolling – final interviews w/c Monday 22 September 2025.
For further information please contact us at recruitment@richmix.org.uk or by phone on 020 7613 7498.
