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Join the British Museum, a world-renowned institution, as a Project Curator for the innovative African Photography Project.
Overview
Salary £43207
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the British Museum, a monumental institution that represents two million years of human history and culture, with notable pieces like the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. Its significance spans globally, contributing to historical preservation, education, and tourism.
Role Summary
- Conduct research and publicise the African photographic collections under the African Histories and Heritage Photography programme.
- Support the Museum's digitisation and documentation project.
- Participate in the development of the programme's outputs in Africa and the UK.
Role Requirements
- A BA/BSc degree in Anthropology or a related subject.
- Experience with museum documentation/digitisation and managing archival photograph collections, preferably related to Africa.
- Demonstrated experience in public engagement in the relevant field and prior work in a temporary exhibition or gallery refurbishment.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals or books.
Application Process Details
- Apply before the deadline on 7 February 2025, 12pm (midday).
- For any special needs during the application process, contact bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
- Applicants must possess the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is available for eligible roles meeting salary threshold requirements.
The organisation - The British Museum Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
The role - Project Curator: African Photography Project To undertake research into and make publicly accessible the Africa photographic and associated object collections identified as part of the African Histories and Heritage Photography programme. As part of this role to support the Museum’s wider digitisation and documentation project. To play a pivotal role in supporting the development and delivery of this programme with outputs in Africa and the UK.
Job requirements BA/BSc (or equivalent) in Anthropology or related subject. Experience working with archival photograph collections, especially relating to Africa. Experience of museum documentation/digitisation. Experience of a temporary exhibition or gallery refurbishment. Experience of engaging the public in the relevant field. Publications in peer reviewed journals or in book form.
Benefits Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions. Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans. Professional and personal development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Applications details Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 7 February 2025. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].
Visa requirements 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. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.
