Project Curator

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Institution: The National Trust (National Trust Cymru)
Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom (hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week
Salary: £36,621 pro rata / £18.78 per hour (approx. £29,297 per annum)
Deadline: 14 July 2026

The National Trust Cymru is seeking an experienced Project Curator to support heritage and cultural projects across some of the most significant places in Wales. Working across historic buildings, landscapes, gardens, and collections, the role focuses on shaping how audiences engage with Welsh history, identity, and place through research-led interpretation and storytelling.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, multi-site projects that connect people with the stories, landscapes, and cultural heritage of Wales, ensuring they are communicated in inclusive, engaging, and sustainable ways.

The Project Curator will work across multiple sites in Wales, providing curatorial expertise to support the development and delivery of heritage projects. The role involves shaping interpretation strategies, supporting exhibitions and public programmes, and ensuring that research and storytelling reflect the cultural significance of Welsh places and communities.

Working closely with property teams, specialists, and external partners, the curator will help embed curatorial thinking across projects and contribute to creating meaningful visitor experiences rooted in place, history, and identity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert curatorial advice to project and property teams across Wales
Use knowledge of Welsh history, landscapes, collections, and culture to inform project development
Develop interpretation and storytelling strategies that reflect the Spirit of Place
Support exhibitions, programming, and digital content development
Lead or commission research and ensure its integration into projects
Support project planning, including budgets, risks, timelines, and resources
Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and specialist partners
Coach and support colleagues and volunteers in curatorial practice

Requirements

Expertise in history, art history, archaeology, landscapes, architectural history, or related disciplines
Understanding of Welsh heritage, culture, and identity
Experience developing interpretation and storytelling for diverse audiences
Knowledge of collections care and conservation standards
Experience working in project-based environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing budgets, risks, and complex workflows
Commitment to engaging people with places and heritage