Asia Collection Digitisation Project Curator

Artsjobsonline Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Curator at the British Museum will enhance access to the Asia collection through high-quality documentation and digitisation. You will audit locations, support photography, and work with Asia curators and Documentation teams to meet a fixed deadline of 31 December 2028.

Strong attention to detail and museum documentation experience are essential, with a BA/BSc in a relevant subject. Collaboration and research skills will drive successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in documentation and digitisation in a museum setting.
• Understanding collections storage and system basics.
• Research skills to work accurately with collection information.

Responsibilities

• Improve and digitise documentation for the Asia collection.
• Locate and audit objects, checking locations and records.
• Photograph objects and upload images where required.
• Work closely with curators, Collections Management and documentation colleagues.
• Plan and prioritise work to meet project deadlines.
• Support departmental administration and respond to public enquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Digitisation

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tools

Museum documentation systems

Photography basics

MI+

Job description

The Project Curator at the British Museum will enhance access to the Asia collection through high-quality documentation and digitisation. You will audit locations, support photography, and work with Asia curators and Documentation teams to meet a fixed deadline of 31 December 2028.

Strong attention to detail and museum documentation experience are essential, with a BA/BSc in a relevant subject. Collaboration and research skills will drive successful delivery.