Salary: £30,955 per annum
Location: BLOOMSBURY
Role Summary
Project Curator
Greece and Rome
Full-Time
Fixed-Term (12 Months)
£30,955 per annum
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) Monday 7th March 2022
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to join the Greece and Rome department. The main purpose of this role is to undertake a detailed documentation project on the Museum’s collection of Greek and Roman jewellery and intaglios.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- To work on upgrading of the documentation of the departmental collection of jewellery and intaglios.
- To contribute to storage projects relating to the project.
- To have or develop a good understanding of museums and relevant best practice.
- To assist in the general day-to-day running of the department.
- To assist with enquiries from the public in person, in writing, by telephone and via e-mail.
- To make the collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via publication and digital platforms.
Person Specification:
- Education: BA/BSc (or equivalent) in ‘Classical’ Studies, Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean region.
- Specific technical/professional skills & experience: experience of practical working with Greek and Roman artefacts, including research and knowledge of museum documentation standards and systems.
- Specific interpersonal skills: open, effective communicator with good spoken and written English; ability to work as part of a team.
- Publications record: some publications in peer reviewed journals.
- The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.
We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
