Project Curator: Korea Exhibition

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization is seeking a part-time Project Curator for the Korea exhibition, responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the exhibition, publication, and programming. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with knowledge of Korean.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Membership of the civil service pension scheme

Free entry to museums and exhibitions

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of written and spoken Korean is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Curator and Project Manager in exhibition development.
• Manage project documentation and correspondence.
• Conduct academic research to support the exhibition.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Diplomacy

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Curator: Korea Exhibition
Asia
Part-time (28.8 hours per week)
Fixed term (15 months)
£29,734 per annum pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 7 July 2025

About the role:

To support the Korea exhibition project team, working closely with the Lead Curator in the development and delivery of the exhibition, publication, and associated programming.

The start date for this role is flexible.

Key areas of responsibility:

* To work as a core member of the Project Team, assisting the Lead Curator and Project Manager as well as liaising with other key internal stakeholders including Learning and National Partnerships, Loans, Marketing, Communications, Advancement, Operations, and BM Company.
* To undertake academic research to support the exhibition.
* To manage and file project documentation and correspondence.
* To obtain necessary information on loans (dimensions, special condition requirements, credit lines and copyright) through liaising with lenders and International and departmental loans officers.
* To compile, manage and update a digital database with object list and images.
* To track and monitor the movement of BM objects for the exhibition between departments (such as Conservation and Photography).

About you:

* Degree in relevant subject
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and managing digital imagery.
* Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
* Knowledge of written and spoken Korean.
* Museum experience, project experience, research experience
* Organisational skills, particular attention to detail and accuracy
* Assessing priorities and meeting deadlines.
* Adaptable, resourceful, imaginative
* Diplomatic, strong communication skills at all levels.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

* Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
* Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
* Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
* Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
* Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
* Professional and personal development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

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