Job Overview
Position: Curator of Decorative Arts
Type: Full Time, 40 hrs per week
Contract: Permanent
Role and Responsibilities
The Curator of Decorative Arts provides expertise in the care, documentation, research, presentation, and interpretation of the decorative arts collections at the Wallace Collection. This collection features an exceptional array of decorative arts, including what is possibly the finest collection of French 18th-century decorative art outside France.
The curator will also contribute to the Wallace Collection’s projects, public programs, and support for fundraising and income generation.
Salary, Benefits, and Working Hours
- Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, based on skills and experience
- Annual Leave: 25 days paid leave, plus 2.5 ‘privilege’ days
- Pension: Membership in a pension scheme
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with some evening and weekend duties as needed
Application Process
- Application Forms: Complete the Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
- Submission: Email both forms to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight on Sunday, 30 June 2024.
- Interview Dates: Week commencing Monday, 8 July 2024.
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Additional Requirements: Appointment subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check.
Equal Opportunity
The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
