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Exciting opportunity to shape and enhance global understanding of Sudan and Nubia's archaeological collections at the world-renowned British Museum
Overview
Salary £35165
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the British Museum, a prestigious institution with a collection that reveals more than two million years of human history and culture. Famous for its collections such as the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. Here, you'll also find an extraordinary prints and drawings collection spanning 600 years, including works by celebrated artists like Dürer, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt.
Role Summary
- Perform research, documentation and increase the public accessibility of Nile valley collections, specifically from Sudan and Nubia
- Contribute to the Museum’s Masterplan and Operation Plan
- Improve digital accessibility of collections on the Museum's online platforms
Role Requirements
- A BA/BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- Experience in documentation within the relevant field
- Expertise in the archaeology of Nile Valley, Nubia, and Sudan
- Experience with a relevant collection, museum documentation, and museum databases
- Management experience (people, projects, budgets) is desirable
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance (25-30 days)
- Membership in the civil service defined benefit pension scheme
- Free access to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and housing deposit loans
- Professional and personal growth opportunities
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Eligibility
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is only available for a limited number of roles that meet the eligibility criteria and salary threshold of £38,700 or the job's going rate, whichever is higher.
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is a leading visitor attraction with a remarkable collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. Our world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. We also hold an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
The role of Project Curator: Sudan and Nubia involves undertaking research into, documenting, and making publicly accessible the Nile valley collections, particularly archaeological collections from Sudan and Nubia, in support of the Museum’s masterplan, the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies. The role also involves improving their accessibility via the Museum’s digital online platforms.
Job requirements include a BA/BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, experience of documentation, some expertise in the archaeology of the Nile valley, Nubia and Sudan, and some experience of working with a relevant collection, museum documentation and museum databases. Some experience of management issues (people, projects, budgets) is desirable.
Benefits include a 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, interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, 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. 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.
