Curator (Collections)

Project Curator: Full-time (41 hours per week) Fixed term (6 months maternity cover) £To undertake research into, document, and make publicly accessible the Nile valley collections, particularly archaeological collections from Sudan and Nubia, in support of the Museum’s masterplan, the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies. To improve their accessibility via the Museum’s digital online platforms. To lead on researching and upgrading the documentation of the Nile valley archaeological and research collections, particularly the Klemm stone quarries assemblages and Qasr Ibrim collection To make the collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via digital platforms and publication To support storage projects on- and off-site Some experience of working with a relevant collection, museum documentation and museum databases Some experience of management issues (people, projects, budgets) (desirable) Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt. You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery . The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides). Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans Professional and personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on food and gift shop purchases We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.