Assistant Curator of Collections and Interiors East & West Midlands

English Heritage Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heritage charity is seeking an Assistant Curator of Collections and Interiors based in Bedfordshire. The role involves researching and promoting collections while collaborating with curators. Candidates should have a degree in history or archaeology and experience with museum collections. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract and benefits such as 25 days' holiday, pension contributions, and flexible hours.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Flexible hours

Free access to English Heritage sites

25% discount in shops and cafes

Qualifications

• Proficient in communicating information to both specialists and non-specialists.
• Experience working with museum collections.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Research, promote, and document collections.
• Support curators in developing stories from the National Heritage Collection.
• Ensure excellent documentation and care of stored collections.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Independence

Education

Degree in history, archaeology or relevant subject

Job description

Assistant Curator of Collections and Interiors (East & West Midlands)

Title Assistant Curator of Collections and Interiors (East & West Midlands) Location Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR Salary From £27,345 .p.a. dependent on skills and experience and location / 36hrs per week / Fixed Term Contract Job type Fixed Term Contract Ref 16339

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for an Assistant Curator of Collections to join our team. The role is full time 36 hours per week, and for a fixed term of 1 year (covering for a secondment).

The Benefits

• Salary from £27,345, dependant on skills, experience and location
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
• Subscriptions to professional bodies
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
• 25% discount in our shops and cafes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
• Options to buy additional leaveAn inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
• Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for someone to develop their experience as a Curator.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to undergo a basic DBS check and the employment offer will be contingent on this.

As Assistant Curator of Collections and Interiors, based at the Wrest Park Archaeology Store, you will work with the Collections Curators to research, promote and document the collection.

You will support the Curators in researching and developing stories within the National Heritage Collection. Supporting the Collections Management and Conservation teams, you will ensure excellent documentation and care of stored collections at Wrest Park. Regular travel to of sites in the West Midlands and East of England will be an important part of the role. Example projects include developing an overview of the excavated archaeology from Wroxeter Roman City (stored at Wrest Park) and contributing to the reinterpretation of Denny Abbey.

Requirements

• Degree in history, archaeology or a relevant, related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with museum collections.
• Ability to communicate information clearly, concisely and authoritatively to specialists and non-specialists
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, establishing shared priorities

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 March at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR.

If you would like to talk us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Ian Leins, Curator of Collections and Interiors (West), on [e-mail]. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.