Project Curator: Late Medieval Europe (c.1100-1500)

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

Project Curator: Late Medieval Europe (c.1100-1500) (Documentation)
Full-time
Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London)
Fixed term 12 months
£37,706 per annum
Application deadline: 23:59 on 18 November 2026

About the role

This is an opportunity to work with the British Museum's Later Medieval collections, contributing specialist knowledge of material culture from Britain and Europe between c.1100 and 1500. As Project Curator: Late Medieval Europe, you will support work to research, document and improve knowledge of the collection, working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to the Museum's wider curatorial and collections activity.

About you

You will have a broad knowledge of the material culture of Britain and Europe in the Later Medieval period, c.1100-1500, with the ability to apply this knowledge confidently to museum collections. You will bring relevant experience of working with collections and a strong understanding of the research, documentation and care of objects. You will be organised and collaborative, with the research skills and attention to detail needed to work effectively with collections information and contribute to the wider work of the Museum.

Key areas of responsibility

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

The Masterplan

The British Museum is undertaking its biggest transformation since its founding nearly 300 years ago. This physical and intellectual transformation includes large scale building and gallery transformation, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. As we look towards this exciting future, we remain guided by the words of our founder Hans Sloane - who dreamed of a museum connecting all arts and sciences, which would be accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Benefits

• Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme defined benefit with considerable employer contribution.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days (and +5 days after 10 years).
• Discounts at onsite catering, Museum shops and local Bloomsbury partners.
• Social and wellbeing perks including Staff parties, social clubs, CSSC sports and leisure, and support from the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship.
• Peer support and allyship with five diversity networks for community.
• Learning and development through courses, mentoring and Athena as well as support for professional qualifications.
• Interest‑free loans including season ticket, rental deposit and bicycle loans.

Our Values

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered:

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

These are a core part of how we recruit. Throughout the application, interview and selection process, we look for examples of how candidates demonstrate these behaviours in their own work and experiences. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with our values and reflect them in your application.

Additional details

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

Right to Work: The British Museum holds a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. Applicants are responsible for determining whether the advertised salary and role meet current UKVI sponsorship requirements and for ensuring they have, or can obtain, the appropriate right to work in the UK. The Museum cannot provide immigration advice, and eligibility should be checked before submitting an application.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

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