Curator – Interpretation

Wellcome Collection, London, UK

Deadline: 10 June 2025
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £47,000 per annum
Location: London (hybrid – 3 days/week in-office)
Interview Dates: Week commencing 7 July 2025

Wellcome Collection is seeking a Curator – Interpretation to lead the development of inclusive and accessible interpretation strategies for its exhibitions on health and human experience. Working within the Curatorial and Public Practice department, this role plays a vital part in shaping a ten-year vision that centres diverse audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accessible exhibition interpretation, including written content, audio description, BSL resources, and visual stories
• Collaborate with curators and production teams to deliver inclusive visitor experiences
• Ensure consistency, clarity, and accessibility across all interpretive media
• Manage production of interpretation assets and liaise with external contributors
• Contribute to Wellcome’s inclusive and collaborative organisational culture

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience creating interpretation in museum, gallery or cultural contexts
• Strong writing and editorial skills to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Committed to accessibility and inclusion in exhibition-making
• Comfortable collaborating across disciplines and with diverse creative teams