Jobs and Volunteering
Current Vacancies & Opportunities:
- Chef de Partie
- Head of Learning & Civic Engagement
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is a major international gallery situated on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, England. Having welcomed over 10 million visitors since opening in July 2002, Baltic presents a distinctive and ambitious world-class visual art programme. Housed in a landmark ex-industrial building, Baltic houses 2,600 square metres of art space, making it one of Europe’s largest galleries. Baltic has presented the work of over 850 artists of 78 nationalities in over 300 exhibitions to date. Baltic is supported by Arts Council England, Gateshead Council and Northumbria University.
For all employment vacancies at Baltic, candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK.
We are inviting people with different skills, experiences, backgrounds, gender, orientation, and neurodiversity to apply for all job vacancies and volunteering opportunities. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation.
Head of Learning & Civic Engagement
Closing date: Sunday 17 May 2026
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We are recruiting an ambitious and values‑driven Head of Learning and Civic Engagement to lead the next chapter of this work — shaping a multi‑layered offer that combines formal education, youth voice, community collaboration, research, digital engagement and civic responsibility, and ensuring Baltic continues to be a place where creativity and learning belong to everyone.
Reports to: Director
Direct reports: Producer (Schools), Senior Producer, (Communities), Producer (CYP), Producer (Documentation, Library and Archive)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Place of Work: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA
Benefits: 30% discount at Baltic’s shop and discounted menu at Baltic's Café/Bar, Discount at Local Retailers, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
Job Profile - Head of Learning & Civic Engagement
Our Values
We value listening: A listening organisation is a relevant organisation. We create positive impact by understanding and responding to the needs and motivations of our audiences and communities.
We value accountability: An accountable organisation is transparent and rigorous. We build trust by behaving with honesty and integrity.
We value courage: A courageous organisation is bold and takes risks. We platform progressive and thought-provoking ideas and practices.
We value equity: An equitable organisation values equality, inclusion and diversity. We champion equity and challenge racism and prejudice.
We value sustainability: A sustainable organisation is resourceful and environmentally conscious.
