At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects to relocate and care for world-class museum collections.
- Company: Join the British Museum, a leader in cultural heritage and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy free exhibition entry, 25 days annual leave, and exclusive access to events.
- Other info: Be part of a transformative journey at one of the world's most iconic museums.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on museum accessibility and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Curatorial experience, project management skills, and a relevant degree required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The British Museum is seeking an experienced Project Curator to play a leading role in one of the most ambitious collection relocation and storage programmes in the museum sector. This is a rare opportunity to work at scale across a globally significant collection, collaborating with curatorial, collections care, and documentation teams to deliver complex, high-impact projects that will shape the future accessibility, care and research use of collections for decades to come.
As Collection Move Projects Curator, you will act as the key liaison between curatorial departments and collection move project teams, ensuring that collaboration and communication are maintained throughout the programme. You will lead on designing and delivering curatorial work packages that prepare collections for packing, transport and rehousing, with a focus on ensuring they remain research-accessible. Working across teams and sites, you will combine curatorial expertise with project leadership, helping to embed innovative approaches and best practice.
This is a really exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating working environment who can contribute to high-profile, large-scale projects engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and is excited by the chance to present and influence at senior levels. If you are passionate about collections, thrive in complex project environments, and are ready to make a lasting impact in the museum sector, we would love to hear from you.
About you
We’re looking for someone who’s a collaborator with excellent curatorial experience and a strong track record of working in projects in a museum, heritage or academic environment.
- Degree in a subject relevant to museum collections and an externally recognised authority in a relevant subject area.
- Proven experience in project management within a cultural, research or heritage context, ideally with a track record of contributing to major research or curatorial projects.
- Strong understanding of museum collection standards, including legal and ethical considerations.
- Experience of stakeholder management, as well as programme and budget management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
- Able to lead collaborative work across multiple teams and disciplines.
Key areas of responsibility
- Lead and coordinate cross-departmental projects to prepare collections for relocation and long-term storage.
- Act as a trusted liaison between curatorial teams and collection move project teams, ensuring strong communication and collaboration.
- Develop and implement standards for collection preparation, documentation and movement.
- Support programme planning including resource allocation, budgets and delivery timelines.
- Manage or matrix-manage curatorial and research staff working on project delivery.
- Advise on collection rehousing and research facilities, ensuring ongoing accessibility.
- Contribute to improving access to collections for both internal users and the public.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including national and international partners.
The Masterplan
The British Museum is undertaking its biggest transformation since its founding nearly 300 years ago. This physical and intellectual transformation includes large scale building and gallery transformation, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. As we look towards this exciting future, we remain guided by the words of our founder Hans Sloane - who dreamed of a museum connecting all arts and sciences, which would be accessible to everyone, everywhere.
At the British Museum, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do and have designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary. Our full list of benefits can be found here, but we’ve outlined some highlights below:
- Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
- 25 days annual leave plus...
Collection Move Projects Curator - London employer: THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work on transformative projects that shape the future of cultural accessibility and research. With a collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment, employees benefit from generous annual leave, free exhibition access, and the chance to engage with diverse stakeholders in a globally significant institution. The museum prioritises employee growth and development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about collections and heritage.
