Vacancies and Opportunities
Freelancer: Write on Art Resources
Location: Off-site, working from home
Salary: Project fee £1,875 (estimate approx. £250 per day for 7.5 days)
Contract Type: Freelance
Hours: Approx. 7.5 days of work over the project period
Closing Date: 10am Friday 6 February 2026
Online Interview Date: Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
Start Date: As soon as appointed
About the Role
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC) and Art UK are looking for a freelancer to develop innovative and accessible, high-quality learning resources to enthuse, inspire and support young people in participating in the Write on Art programme. The resources should be clear, adaptable and suitable for a broad range of learning situations, from schools and colleges to alternative provision settings, hospital schools and home learning environments.
Why This Role? Why Now?
2026 is an important year for Write on Art. For this year, the PMC and Art UK are focusing on attracting more young people to enter the programme via their schools, colleges or other educational settings. By creating fresh and engaging downloadable resources aimed at educators up and down the UK, the post plays a major part in delivering this aim. Ultimately, this role will help more young people develop a love of art and a confidence in expressing themselves through art writing.
Who We Are
Based in London and part of Yale University, the PMC is a research centre and educational charity. We support the generation of ideas and promote the sharing of knowledge about British art and art in British collections, to create better understandings of the past, present and potential futures.
In partnership with Art UK, a cultural education charity providing digital access to art in UK public collections, Write on Art is a national art writing programme that encourages young people aged 13 – 19 to create written responses to pieces in UK art collections.
Who We Need
This role would suit someone who:
- brings experience of developing learning resources for museums, galleries or other cultural/heritage sites
- has experience of teaching young people within the Write on Art age range of 13 – 19 years, with a particular interest in English, art, history or art history
- enjoys bringing together and presenting information in a clear and engaging way
- is confident using MS PowerPoint and has a flair for eye-catching design
- enjoys interacting with stakeholders and working collaboratively
- is passionate about encouraging young people to engage with art and find their own writing voice
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form which can be found here:
https://thepaulmelloncentre.hrpartner.io/jobs
If you have any issues accessing the form, require adjustments during the recruitment process or have any questions about the role, please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment@paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk
The full freelancer’s brief is available below in the downloads section.
What to Expect
We know applying for jobs can be time consuming, so we aim to keep our process straightforward and respectful of your time. We will review all applications after the closing date and contact shortlisted candidates within two weeks where possible.
We are committed to making the experience as welcoming and transparent as we can.
Enquiries about the post should be directed to: Claire Kirk at ckirk@paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk
Please note: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy, as we are only accepting direct applications.