Curator, Late Medieval Europe: Research & Collections

British Museum; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discounts at onsite catering and shops

Staff learning and development

Interest-free loans

Job summary

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator: Late Medieval Europe (c.1100–1500). Hybrid role (onsite in Bloomsbury, London) with a 12-month fixed term, salary £37,706 per year.

You will research, document and enhance knowledge of the Later Medieval European collections, collaborating with colleagues across the Museum. You should bring broad knowledge of the period, proven experience with collections, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of Britain and Europe material culture in the Later Medieval period (c.1100–1500).
• Experience working with museum collections and care of objects.
• Strong research and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Organised and collaborative, able to work with collections information and contribute to wider museum work.

Responsibilities

• Research objects and collections relating to Later Medieval Britain and Europe, using scholarly sources and specialist knowledge.
• Document the collection accurately, contributing to quality and accessibility of collections information.
• Support care, management and development of the relevant collections.
• Contribute to curatorial projects and other activities related to the Later Medieval European collections.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Museum, sharing expertise and supporting collection-based work.
• Communicate research and specialist knowledge clearly to colleagues and wider audiences as required.

Skills

Research skills

Documentation

Care of objects

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator: Late Medieval Europe (c.1100–1500). Hybrid role (onsite in Bloomsbury, London) with a 12-month fixed term, salary £37,706 per year.

You will research, document and enhance knowledge of the Later Medieval European collections, collaborating with colleagues across the Museum. You should bring broad knowledge of the period, proven experience with collections, and strong documentation skills.