Project Curator, Latin American Collections

British Library; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research library is seeking a Project Curator for Latin American Collections. This full-time role involves conducting an audit of Latin American materials, producing a collection guide, and enhancing public engagement. Candidates should have a strong interest in Latin American Studies, experience in a cultural institution, and fluency in Spanish. The position offers a competitive salary and robust employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with minimum contributions of 28.97%

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in Latin American Studies or related discipline.
• Experience working with collections in library, museum, or cultural institution.
• Fluency in Spanish, may be tested at interview.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of Latin American materials held across the British Library.
• Produce a long-form collection guide and develop Latin American pages on the website.
• Identify areas of special interest for research collaboration and public engagement.
• Build relationships with Latin American communities in the UK.

Skills

Interest in Latin American Studies

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in Spanish

Time-management skills

Experience working with diverse audiences

Education

Degree in Latin American Studies or related discipline

Job description

Project Curator, Latin American Collections

Location: St Pancras

Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months

Hours: Full time (36 hours)

Grade: B

Salary: £34,608 per annum

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s foremost research libraries and to help shape understanding and access to its rich Latin American collections.

Based within the Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania, the postholder will conduct a comprehensive audit of Latin American materials held across the British Library, highlighting the depth and diversity of these holdings. They will produce a long-form collection guide and contribute to the development of the Latin American pages of the Eccles Institute website, ensuring that the Library’s resources are visible and accessible to researchers, students, and the wider public.

Working closely with the Lead Curator of Latin American Collections, the postholder will also identify areas of special interest for research collaboration and public engagement. They will also play a key role in building relationships with Latin American communities in the UK.

We’re looking for someone with a demonstrable interest in Latin American Studies (or a related discipline) and experience of working with collections in a library, museum, or cultural institution. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and time-management skills, be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and have demonstrable experience engaging with diverse audiences. Fluency in Spanish is a requirement of this role and may be tested at interview.

About us

We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary.
• A fantastic pension scheme with minimum employer contributions of 28.97% (this may be higher dependent on grade).
• Flexible working hours, with the ability to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3-month period.
• 25 days holiday.
• Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Proposed Interview Date: 11 & 12 December 2025

We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. We would like to increase the representation of these groups within The British Library to ensure our workforce is as diverse as the public that we serve. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.

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