Seeking a new Curator

Deadline:  July 14, 2015

The British Museum’s Asia department is seeking a new Curator: South Asia to curate, develop and make widely accessible the South Asia Collection, working within the museum’s overall objectives. The scope of the South Asia Collections is extensive and this role will have a primary responsibility in the area of Indian sculpture. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the most visited attraction in the UK and for those looking to leverage their curatorial career.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To ensure (in consultation with line manager and Keeper) that the South Asia collections are well cared for and used to public benefit.
• To serve as a curatorial team member working on the South Asia collections and in particular to curate the sculpture collections;
• To ensure that the collections are appropriately displayed, researched and catalogued, stored, augmented, and made accessible, including through exhibitions on and off site, through the online database, and through lectures and publications; as well as by answering public enquiries.
• To engage with colleagues in South Asia and contribute actively to the delivery of the Museum’s South Asia Strategy
• To undertake scholarly endeavour in field of specialisation.
• To participate in all general department programmes and work closely with other department members, as well as with visiting colleagues, especially from South Asia.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in either archaeology, art history, or South Asian studies, with a special emphasis on India. You will also have previous experience of working for a Museum or relevant teaching experience, including either in a voluntary or professional status position. IS skills including all standard word processing skills will be essential to the role as will the ability to quickly learn the Museum’s database. The successful applicant will also have good organisational, time management and project delivery skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6 million visitors in 2013, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies, the sculptures from Amaravati and the Admonitions Scroll.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

For more information and to apply please visit: https://goo.gl/ZOTY87