Curator

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; Berkhamsted; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural charity seeks a motivated professional for engaging with diverse collections and communities at the BFI. This role involves overseeing collections engagement, research, and partnerships while requiring strong experience in arts and community-oriented projects. With attractive benefits and a commitment to diversity, it's an excellent opportunity for driven candidates.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Tickets to BFI festivals and events

Excellent support for working parents

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in archive, museum, gallery, or library.
• Publication record in screen craft areas.
• Experience working with artists and communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections engagement activities such as publications and public programmes.
• Conduct research on Screencraft collections.
• Support community outreach and volunteer engagement.

Skills

Research

Community Engagement

Project Management

Creative Thinking

Education

Collections-based experience

Job description

This is a new role, supported by an Assistant Curator and would suit someone motivated by the opportunity to conduct research into the collections; to further develop a successful team; to manage a lively portfolio of partnerships and projects; and to introduce new pathways for screen arts engagement at the BFI



Key responsibilities include:

Work across a full range of collections engagement activities, including publications, public programme, talks, broadcast, artist’s collaborations and events. Interpret and communicate the collections in a way that sparks imagination and encourages participation

Propose and undertake new research into the Screencraft collections, securing opportunities for funded research and partnerships, and supporting our vibrant research community

Develop and support our programme of community outreach, including the growth of volunteer engagement and participatory practice – from Collections in Schools to Pop Up Exhibitions

Nurture relationships with contemporary makers and artists (particularly photographers and designers), lead acquisitions for this area, and keep up to date with emergent Screencraft fields. Inform a focused, responsive and sustainable collecting and disposal plan for the future. Fully contribute to acquisition, loan and disposal activities and planning.



We are looking for candidates who have:



At least 3 years collections-based experience, or equivalent, within an archive, museum, gallery or library setting

Research active in one or more areas related to screen craft (for example, photography, film, graphic arts, design), with a publication record in a related discipline and an enthusiasm for a range of historic and contemporary British film and TV

Demonstrable experience of working in a socially engaged way with artists, makers and communities

Experience of co-generating and delivering engagement strategies, with the ability to think and write creatively for audiences

Experience of designing and managing collections-based projects

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.



About the BFI

We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.



At the BFI you’ll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.



We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.



Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.



Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.



The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 23 June 2025



First interviews will be held on Wednesday 02/ Thursday 03 July 2025

Second interviews will be held on Thursday 10 July 2025 (If needed)

National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.