What you’ll be doing
The Assistant Curator: Parliamentary Art Collection is an exciting opportunity to support the care, development, and interpretation of a nationally significant collection at the heart of UK Parliament. Working within the Heritage Collections team, you will contribute to a wide range of curatorial activities, including collections documentation, research, displays, interpretation projects, and engagement with internal and external audiences. You will work with artworks spanning historic commissions for the Palace of Westminster through to contemporary pieces, while developing your curatorial skills within the unique setting of the House of Commons. This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of spending 40% of your time in the office.
Why Join us?
- Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
- Enrolment in an excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Flexible working options, including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.
What we’re looking for
Experience of working with collections within a museum, art gallery, historic house, or similar heritage environment, with the ability to research, document, and interpret collections within the field of art history. Knowledge of collections documentation practices, including working to Spectrum standards. Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality written content for a range of audiences, platforms, projects, and communications.
How to Apply
Submit a CV and covering letter with a 500‑word limit. The application process is described on the UK Parliament website. Please anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or supporting statement.
Additional Information
Most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, except in exceptional circumstances. The vacancy may close prior to the stated closing date due to a high volume of applications.
