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Join the British Museum’s innovative team as a Project Curator and play a pivotal role in stewarding archaeological treasures at the new state-of-the-art BM_ARC in Reading.
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Salary £33803
Location Reading, UK
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98% Remote- UK
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The British Museum, a guardian of global culture and history, is inviting applications for the role of Project Curator - Archaeological Assemblages and Site Archives. This position is an unparalleled opportunity to work within the museum's newest initiative, the British Museum Archaeological Research Collection (BM_ARC) located in Reading. You'll be at the forefront of a project aimed at enhancing the management and understanding of the museum's extensive archaeological collections.
Role Summary:
- Implement best practices in the assessment and organization of archaeological collections.
- Digitize and make accessible the collection's information to the public.
- Upgrade documentation and improve research accessibility of archaeological assemblages and site archives.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster strong relationships and advance the project's goals.
Role Requirements:
- Degree in archaeology or a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Expertise in archaeological excavation and research, post-excavation processes, and archiving.
- Experience within museum or archive environments, particularly with excavated archaeological assemblages.
As an employee, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package including civil service pension, free museum entries, generous leave allowance, and development opportunities. The British Museum is dedicated to equality, diversity, and flexible working, ensuring all staff members can thrive.
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator: Archaeological Assemblages and Site Archives to take a lead role within a project to improve the documentation and organisation of the British Museum’s archaeological assemblages at the new British Museum Archaeological Research Collection (BM_ARC) in Reading.
The role will co-ordinate work within a team undertaking post-excavation archiving and site assessment, to help rationalise archaeological collections and site archives, and build an understanding of the research potential of the collection. The role is based at the British Museum Archaeological Research Centre at Reading.
Key areas of responsibility include demonstrating best practice in the assessment and rationalization of historically excavated archaeological assemblages and associated site archive, making the collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via digital documentation, leading on upgrading the documentation of archaeological assemblages and site archives and improving the accessibility of these collections for research purposes, and working as a team member with colleagues within and beyond the department to develop or ensure good relations with relevant stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in archaeology or a relevant subject, or have equivalent professional experience. They should have experience of archaeological excavation and research techniques, post-excavation processes and the creation of archaeological archive for deposit, and working in a museum or archive deposit environment as well as working with excavated archaeological assemblages.
The British Museum offers a competitive benefits package including membership of the civil service pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, generous annual leave allowance, interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated fairly because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience. We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation.
