Horology Project Curator: Clock Conservation & Access

Artsjobsonline Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator in the Horology section of the Britain, Europe and Prehistory department. You will lead specialist conservation and care of clocks and watches, including documentation and digitisation work for the collection seen by the public.

This fixed-term role requires flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to develop conservation treatment plans with the team while working independently on agreed tasks across benches, galleries, and stores.

Responsibilities

• Conserve the horological collection under supervision of Horological Curators.
• Care for objects with storage, documentation and maintenance for public galleries.
• Support documentation improvements in the collection database related to conservation.

Job description

The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator in the Horology section of the Britain, Europe and Prehistory department. You will lead specialist conservation and care of clocks and watches, including documentation and digitisation work for the collection seen by the public.

This fixed-term role requires flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to develop conservation treatment plans with the team while working independently on agreed tasks across benches, galleries, and stores.