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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.
The role
We are looking for an Assistant Curator of Collections and Interiors to join our team. You'll be working on a permanent, full time basis, 36 hours per week.
This is a great opportunity for someone to develop their experience as a Curator.
As Assistant Curator of Collections and Interiors, you will work with the Collections Curator and broader team to care for, research, and promote the collection.
You will support the Collections Curator in researching and developing stories within the National Heritage Collection. You will work alongside the Curator, Collections Management team and collection volunteers to ensure excellent documentation and care of stored collections. You will have the opportunity to lead smaller scale projects around research, access and engagement, and content delivery.
About you
- Degree in history, archaeology or a relevant, related subject, or equivalent experience.
- Experience of working with museum collections.
- Experience delivering research outputs.
- Ability to communicate information clearly, concisely and authoritatively to specialists and non-specialists
- A willingness to collaborate, establish shared priorities and work collegiately
The benefits
- Salary from £25,906 - £28,006, depending 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
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- 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 leave
- An 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
