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Join the Prestigious British Museum as a Curator for an Unparalleled Opportunity to Shape the Presentation of African Cultural Heritage
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Salary £43207
Location Bloomsbury & Orsman Road
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: The British Museum, an institution dedicated to human history, art, and culture, is inviting applications for a Curator for its Africa collections. This prestigious role offers the chance to work within a world-renowned setting, engaging with a rich tapestry of African history and culture, particularly from East Africa. The museum provides a dynamic working environment, ample opportunities for professional growth, and a range of benefits for its employees.
Role Summary:Lead the curation of the Africa collections, with an emphasis on the East Africa collections.Enhance public accessibility of the collection through various mediums including publications and digital platforms.Conduct research and improve documentation of the East Africa collection.Manage public interaction with the collection, handling visits and enquiries.Facilitate national and international loans, providing curatorial expertise.
Role Requirements:A BA/BSc or equivalent in anthropology, history, or a related field.In-depth knowledge of African history, anthropology, archaeology, and material culture, with a focus on East Africa.Proven experience as a museum curator or researcher.
Application Process Details: Applicants must verify their right to work in the UK, with sponsorship available for a limited number of eligible roles. For further details, please consult the government website.
The British Museum is seeking a Curator: Africa to join the Africa, Oceania and the Americas department. The main purpose of the role is to fulfil a leading role in the curation of the Africa collections, with a particular focus on East Africa collections, including documentation, research, public engagement, loans and display, and work with national and international partners.
Key areas of responsibility include making the Africa collection publicly accessible via publication, digital, display, and broadcast. Leading on research and enhancing documentation on key areas of the East Africa collection and the collection more widely. Managing visitors to the collection and enquiries from the public in person, in writing, by telephone and via e-mail. Providing curatorial support and input for national and international loans.
The ideal candidate should have a BA/BSc (or equivalent) in anthropology, history or related subject. They should have knowledge of the history, anthropology and archaeology of Africa, especially its material culture (especially East Africa). They should also have experience of working as a museum curator/researcher.
The British Museum offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. For more information, please visit the government website.
