Project Curator, Horology: Clock & Watch Conservation

British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Discounts at onsite catering and shops

Job summary

The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to join the Horology section in the department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory. You will play a key role in conservation and collections care of clocks and watches in one of the finest collections in the world, which exceeds 8,000 objects and includes working clocks in the Sir Harry & Lady Djanogly galleries.

This fixed term post has been made possible through the generosity of donors of the 2025 British Museum Friends appeal.

Qualifications

• Conservation knowledge of horology and museum practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out conservation of the horological collection under supervision.
• Care for objects ensuring storage, documentation and maintenance of public galleries.
• Assist with documentation including records and photographs in the collection database.
• Support public access to the collection where possible.
• Assist in day-to-day running of the Horological Students’ Room, workshop, galleries and stores.
• Assist with winding and maintenance of clocks in the public gallery and around the Museum.
• Contribute to other duties including the annual Dingwall-Beloe lecture.
• Develop an understanding of museum best practice and adapt focus to priorities.

Job description

The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to join the Horology section in the department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory. You will play a key role in conservation and collections care of clocks and watches in one of the finest collections in the world, which exceeds 8,000 objects and includes working clocks in the Sir Harry & Lady Djanogly galleries.

This fixed term post has been made possible through the generosity of donors of the 2025 British Museum Friends appeal.