Senior Curator - National Wool Museum

National Museum of Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Museum of Wales seeks a Senior Curator for the National Wool Museum in Cardiff. This role focuses on enhancing the collection related to the woollen industry and involves collaboration with communities and stakeholders. Responsibilities include researching, cataloguing, and promoting access to the collection, with limited hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience with woollen industries and traditional skills.
• Strong organizational skills for cataloguing and digitising collections.
• Knowledge of sustainable practices and decolonization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Collection Development Strategy for the National Wool Museum.
• Collaborate with communities as co-curators and decision makers.
• Research and increase visibility of the national woven textile collection.

Skills

Research

Collaboration

Community Engagement

Education

Degree in Museum Studies or related field

Job description

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Senior Curator - National Wool Museum, Cardiff

Client:

National Museum of Wales

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

The main purpose of the role will be to deliver the aims of the Collection Development Strategy at the National Wool Museum and support the delivery of the strategic vision for the site.

You will work collaboratively with communities as co-curators, collectors, and decision makers to develop the collection, especially focusing on the woollen industry in Wales. Key priorities include researching and collecting the history and material culture of traditional woollen skills, contemporary crafts, and sustainable wool stories, as well as supporting decolonisation efforts in the collection.

The role aims to increase the visibility and access to the national woven textile collection, ensuring it is fully catalogued and digitised to support designers, makers, and other users.

Please note that this role offers limited hybrid working options.

Safeguarding Statement

National Museum of Wales is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from under-represented groups.