At a Glance
- Tasks: Create catalogues and promote Hebrew collections while engaging with diverse communities.
- Company: The British Library, the national library of the UK, rich in history and innovation.
- Benefits: 25 days' holiday, flexible working, and a Civil Service pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and cultural engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community history and visibility through unique collections.
- Qualifications: Experience in librarianship or curation, with a passion for Hebrew and Judaica.
The predicted salary is between 35993 - 35993 £ per year.
The British Library is looking to recruit a Hebrew Curator for a fixed-term of 24 months. The successful candidate will:
- create catalogue information about printed materials in the Hebrew and Judaica collections;
- organise archives about Hebraica librarianship in the British Library and the United Kingdom more broadly;
- conduct outreach to Jewish communities in the United Kingdom, particularly around community history and visibility;
- promote the Hebrew and Judaica collections, with an emphasis on our materials from North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.
What we can offer you:
- 25 days' holiday plus 2.5 privilege days.
- Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
Things you need to know:
- We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.
- Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).
- We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.
Closing at 23:59 on Sunday 12 July 2026.
Curator Hebrew Collections in London employer: The British Library
The British Library is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and inclusion while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth. As a Curator of Hebrew Collections, you will be part of a prestigious institution dedicated to preserving and promoting cultural heritage, with benefits such as flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and access to a defined benefit pension scheme, all set in the inspiring location of St Pancras.
