Art Collection Curator - Based In Luxembourg

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.

The EIB, the European Unions bank, is seeking to recruit for its Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC), Corporate Real Estate Department (CRE), Asset and Property Management Division (APM) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, an Art Collection Curator*.

This is a full-time temporary position at grade 5.

The term of this contract will be 4 years.

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Panel interviews are anticipated for June 2026.

Purpose

You will manage and develop the EIBG art collection in alignment with the Bank’s strategic priorities, in order to support contemporary European artists, promote young talent, and reflect the institution’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social progress through a clear accessioning and deaccessioning strategy.

Operating Network

The Art Collection Curator role sits within the broader management framework of the EIBG corporate art collection, reporting directly to the head of Asset and Property Management. While the Artwork Collection Manager oversees the operational and asset-management aspects of the collection, the Curator is responsible for the artistic, strategic, and curatorial vision of the collection.

This position requires a high level of expertise in contemporary European art, a strong understanding of institutional cultural strategies, and the ability to balance artistic integrity with the Bank’s strategic priorities, including sustainability, innovation, and social progress.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement the artistic vision and curatorial strategy for the collection to ensure alignment with the Bank’s priorities and mission, resulting in a cohesive and meaningful collection.
• Lead the strategic accessioning and deaccessioning process based on artistic value and institutional relevance, ensuring the collection evolves thoughtfully and purposefully.
• Engage with contemporary European artists and emerging talent to identify and support promising works, enriching the collection’s cultural significance.
• Curate exhibitions and interpretive programs that communicate the collection’s themes of sustainability, innovation, and social progress, enhancing visibility and engagement.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to the Art Committee on art acquisitions, deaccessions, and artist collaborations.
• Collaborate closely with the Artwork Collection Manager to ensure that curatorial decisions are effectively implemented in terms of collection care, logistics, and compliance.
• Represent the Bank’s art collection externally, specifically with peer organisations, by liaising with artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and partners to promote the collection’s profile and objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in curating, managing, or developing contemporary art collections, preferably within a corporate, institutional, or museum environment.
• Proven track record in strategic accessioning and deaccessioning of artworks aligned with institutional goals.
• Experience engaging with contemporary European artists and managing artist relationships.
• Demonstrated experience organising exhibitions, educational programs, or public engagement initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of contemporary European art movements, artists, and emerging trends.
• Familiarity with principles of sustainability and social responsibility in the arts.
• Understanding of collection management standards, conservation principles, and legal/ethical considerations in art curation.
• Strong curatorial vision with the ability to develop and implement strategic art collection plans.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in collection inventory and management software (e.g., MuseumPlus, TMS [The Museum System], ArtBase, or similar platforms).
• Competence in project management and budgeting.
• Analytical skills to assess artistic value in line with institutional priorities
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (***) with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.
  
  

Competencies

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(***) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team Jobs@eib.org who will manage your request appropriately.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position, you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 6th May 2026

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