Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts 1601-1800

Nationalmuseums; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Greater London is seeking a Lead Curator for Modern Archives & Manuscripts, 1601-1800. This permanent role involves managing curatorial staff and contributing to the full range of collection work including acquisitions and exhibitions. Candidates should have substantial experience with manuscripts and archives, strong digital skills, and the ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively within a team. A transformative opportunity for passionate archivists.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with manuscripts and archives in a professional context.
• Good digital skills, including knowledge of relevant standards and formats.
• Ability to manage competing demands and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage two permanent curatorial staff.
• Contribute to acquisitions, cataloguing, and collection management.
• Participate in academic and public programmes, research projects, and exhibitions.

Skills

Experience with manuscripts and archives

Digital skills

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts 1601-1800

This permanent Grade A post will manage two permanent curatorial staff and will contribute to the full range of curatorial work on these collections. Major areas of work will include acquisitions, cataloguing and collection management, and contributing to academic and public programmes, including research projects and exhibitions. The post-holder will work across the chronological range of the collections, but with a focus on the 17th and 18th centuries.

We are looking for candidates with substantial experience of working with manuscripts and archives in a professional context, including both cataloguing and collection management and work to promote academic and public access. Good digital skills are essential, including knowledge of relevant standards and digital formats and experience of managing digital projects and/or collections. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to manage competing demands on your time are also essential.

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, WilliamBrown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN