Project Curator: Sudan and Nubia - London

Role Summary

Project Curator: Sudan and Nubia
Egypt and Sudan
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (6 months maternity cover, with the possibility of extension)
£35,165 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 1 June 2025

About the role:

To undertake research into, document, and make publicly accessible the Nile valley collections, particularly archaeological collections from Sudan and Nubia, in support of the Museum’s masterplan, the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies. To improve their accessibility via the Museum’s digital online platforms.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To lead on researching and upgrading the documentation of the Nile valley archaeological and research collections, particularly the Klemm stone quarries assemblages and Qasr Ibrim collection
• To make the collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via digital platforms and publication
• To support storage projects on- and off-site
• To participate in the Museum’s public programme, delivering talks, seminars, lectures, participating in and organizing conferences and seminars and broadcasts
• To have or develop a good understanding of museums and relevant best practice

About you:

• BA/BSc (or equivalent) in relevant subject
• Experience of documentation
• Some expertise in the archaeology of the Nile valley, Nubia and Sudan
• Some experience of working with a relevant collection, museum documentation and museum databases
• Some experience of management issues (people, projects, budgets) (desirable)

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

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