Curator

Waddesdon Manor; Waddesdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious historic site in the United Kingdom is seeking a Curatorial role to manage and enhance the Collection, focusing on research and exhibitions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of curatorial experience and possess strong organisational and research skills. This position offers the chance to engage with a diverse audience while promoting the Collection's history through innovative interpretations and public presentations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of curatorial or relevant experience in a museum, gallery, or similar.
• Evidence of research skills and/or publishing or lecturing.
• Good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with the Collection and develop research interests.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of exhibitions.
• Manage and undertake cataloguing projects on Collections database.

Skills

Curatorial experience

Research skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Education

Undergraduate or post-graduate qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the whole Collection and develop research interested in specific areas which complement the existing curatorial skill set. Aspects of the Collection which would benefit from particular focus include but are not limited to paintings (Dutch 17C paintings in particular), textiles, photographs, prints and drawings, books and sculpture.
• Undertake research as directed and lecture and publish on the history of Waddesdon and its collections and your personal research interests.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of exhibitions, projects and permanent displays, leading on these as appropriate.
• Help to develop, manage and deliver interpretation about the Collection in various forms (print and digital) and work with the curatorial and visitor services team to ensure that it is engaging and inclusive to a wide range of audiences.
• Manage and undertake cataloguing projects on the Collections database, working with the Collections Management and Archive and Records teams, including checking for duplicate records and for missing or inaccurate data.
• Assist with new acquisitions, loans and Collections Management team processes including Due Diligence checks.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of curatorial or relevant experience in a museum, gallery, historic house or similar.
• Area of interest or expertise in one or more area of the Collections.
• Undergraduate or post‑graduate qualification in an appropriate subject, or equivalent.
• Evidence of research skills and/or publishing or lecturing.
• Excellent organisational, time management and record keeping skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work flexibly, collaboratively and independently.
• Good team player.

Desirable

• Spoken or reading knowledge of a European language, ideally French or German.
• Familiarity with collections management databases and structures.
• Friendly and outgoing approach.