At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the De Morgan Foundation and Museum, ensuring care of a significant art collection.
- Company: Join the De Morgan Foundation, a key player in the UK art scene.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied responsibilities and excellent team collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the arts while engaging with diverse audiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in museum management and curating fine/decorative arts collections.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
The Curator-Manager is responsible for the successful operation of the De Morgan Foundation and the De Morgan Museum, and the care of the De Morgan Collection, one of the UK’s most important home-grown art collections. This is a permanent, part-time role based at our museum in Cannon Hall, Barnsley, with regular travel around the UK and occasionally internationally.
This wide-ranging and rewarding role involves all aspects of running the Foundation, combining hands-on museum management, the care and display of the collection, stakeholder management, and visitor engagement, learning, and outreach activities. This isn’t a nine-to-five job, and there will be a varied workload covering curatorial and operational responsibilities.
We are looking for someone with experience as part of a team leading a museum, curating and caring for an important collection of fine/decorative arts, and delivery of high-quality visitor engagement, learning, and outreach activities. This role will provide the breadth of experience in managing and running the main areas of a museum as the Foundation’s staff member, and stretch your abilities to encompass a broad remit; you’ll be a self-starter who is resilient and flexible, able to prioritise and manage multiple projects and work without day-to-day supervision, but also able to collaborate as part of a wider team.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 11 December 2026.
Curator-Manager – De Morgan Foundation in Barnsley employer: Aim Museums
Avoncroft Museum is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its team members, offering a collaborative work culture where finance professionals can thrive while supporting the preservation of historic buildings. With flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills in a meaningful role that directly impacts the future of this unique charity. Join us in telling the stories of Midlands life while ensuring our financial stability and success.
