Lead Heritage Experience Curator

National Trust

Bodmin

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 55,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme
Free entry
Rental deposit loan
Season ticket loan
EV car lease
Discounts
Holiday allowance
Flexible working
Employee assistance
Free parking

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Property Experience Curator to lead audience-led engagement and care of the Lanhydrock collections at Bodmin. This flagship role shapes inclusive interpretation and programming that connects people with history and culture.

You will lead conservation projects, develop dynamic experiences with marketing support, and foster partnerships with communities to broaden access and enjoyment of the site.

Qualifications

  • Experience in inclusive leadership and team development for staff and volunteers delivering great visitor experiences.
  • Experience in strategic visitor experience planning with the development and delivery of a visitor plan that drives audience growth, satisfaction, and repeat visits.
  • An understanding of audience-led interpretation and engagement delivering inclusive, insight-driven interpretation and programming that reflects diverse perspectives and enhances access to heritage.
  • Experience of collections care and conservation leadership to maintain high standards in collections care and conservation, ensuring compliance and long-term planning.
  • Skills in developing curatorial content through collaborative research and inclusive storytelling that connects people with place.
  • Experience in networking and building partnerships that enhance programming, research and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead audience-led engagement and collections care at a major heritage site.
  • Oversee conservation projects and build team capability.
  • Provide curatorial leadership blending history with audience insight.
  • Develop dynamic programming and marketing plans responsive to audience needs.
  • Collaborate with community, cultural and educational organisations to co-create experiences.

Skills

Inclusive leadership
Audience growth planning
Audience-led interpretation
Collections care leadership
Curatorial content development
Partnerships & networking

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Property Experience Curator to lead audience-led engagement and care of the Lanhydrock collections at Bodmin. This flagship role shapes inclusive interpretation and programming that connects people with history and culture.

You will lead conservation projects, develop dynamic experiences with marketing support, and foster partnerships with communities to broaden access and enjoyment of the site.

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