Curator: Greek World

The role: As a Curator for the Greek World, you will undertake high-profile research into, and make publicly accessible, the Greek collections and other related collections across the Museum. You will also make a major contribution to the management and leadership of the Museum in support of the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies.

Key areas of responsibility: You will lead major research projects on, and beyond, the Greek collection including projects involving external partners. You will also raise money to support research projects on and beyond the Greek collection, including projects involving external partners. You will make the Greek collection publicly accessible via high-profile publication, digital, display, and broadcast projects. You will also contribute significantly to the management of the Museum, leading, managing and motivating curatorial and research teams, including responsibility for managing performance and supporting professional development. You will lead on up-grading the documentation of the Greek collection.

Job requirements: You should have a Doctorate and post-doctoral experience (or equivalent). You should be an externally recognized authority in ancient Greek history and archaeology with a track record in securing research grants and income generation. You should have experience of working with museum collections and displays and the ability to lead and manage curatorial and research teams.

About 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.

Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: 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.

Additional details: 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.