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Embark on a historical journey as the Project Curator for the British Museum, leveraging your passion for history, art, and culture to contribute to an engaging visitor experience.
Overview
Salary
£30775
Location
Bloomsbury
Expires
Expires at anytime
The British Museum, a globally revered cultural institution, is offering a unique opportunity to shape the narrative of human history and culture. As the Project Curator for the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of a show that highlights a groundbreaking medieval artifact that communicates the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Your role will include a wide variety of responsibilities, ranging from liaising with diverse internal and external teams, managing project documentation, to coordinating new photography and rights for reproduction.
The ideal candidate should have a background in history, art or archaeology, coupled with excellent project-management and communication skills. A keen eye for details and the ability to deliver under pressure is a must. The museum offers a handsome benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, pension scheme, free entry to various museums and exhibitions worldwide, subsidized canteen, gift shop discounts, and extensive opportunities for professional training and development. The position is a fixed-term role till September 2027, requiring a 41 hour a week commitment. Interviews will be held in the week of November 24, 2025. The role requires a regular on-site presence. The Museum promotes equality of opportunity and values cultural diversity.
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is home to a comprehensive collection that spans over two million years of human history and culture. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and the Lewis Chessmen. The museum is not only a top visitor attraction but also a vibrant cultural institution engaging in a wide array of public and private activities, including exclusive curator talks and behind-the-scenes access to its collections.
The role: We are excited to offer the position of Project Curator for the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition. This role is crucial for the development and delivery of the exhibition, which focuses on the iconic medieval artefact that narrates the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams including curatorial, exhibitions, learning, and conservation to create an engaging visitor experience. Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager and Lead Curators, managing project documentation, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinating new photography and rights for reproduction.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have a background in history, archaeology, or art history, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in managing project documentation and liaising with stakeholders is essential. The role demands a detail-oriented professional who can support exhibition delivery under pressure.
Benefits: The British Museum offers a competitive benefits package that includes a generous annual leave allowance, membership in the civil service pension scheme, free entry to various museums and exhibitions worldwide, subsidized staff canteen, and discounts on gift shop purchases. Employees also have access to a range of training and development opportunities.
Additional details: This is a fixed-term position until September 2027, working 41 hours per week. Interviews are scheduled for the week of November 24, 2025. The role typically requires regular on-site presence. The Museum promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity.
