- Part Time
- Temporary
- Oxford
- Posted 4 days ago
- £38,220 - £40,777 / Year
- Closes: 14 June 2026
Oxfordshire County Council are appointing a Maternity Cover post to the role of Curator of Social History at the Oxfordshire Museum Service. The role supports the development, management, and public access to our extensive social history collection.
About the Role
The Curator of Social History co‑leads the Collections team with the Curator of Archaeology and works with staff, volunteers and the public. The post reports to the Museum Service Manager and is integral to the service’s management team and operations.
About You
You will bring demonstrable curatorial knowledge and expertise, a passion for making collections accessible to diverse audiences, and a strong understanding of best practice in collections‑based work, ideally within social history or mixed media settings. Experience in team leadership and the ability to manage and lead people are also required. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of the broader museum family.
Rewards and Benefits
- 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional leave
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution up to 19.9%)
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Local and national retail and travel discounts
- 10% discount in the Museum Café and Shop
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We accept everyone regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or maternity or family leave. Staff network groups provide peer support, education, and safe spaces.
Our Commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. We also guarantee interviews for care leavers with further education, apprenticeships for those without further education, and support for former armed forces personnel.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, ensuring all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Our Commitment to Flexible Working
We are open to discussions on flexible working, including flexi‑time, part‑time working, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights, and annualised hours, depending on role requirements.
