Senior Curator (Collections)

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Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK

Institution: Royal Academy of Arts
Deadline: 16 June 2025 (23:59 BST)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £48,000 per annum

The Royal Academy of Arts is seeking a Senior Curator to join its Collections team. This key role supports the Head of Collections in shaping curatorial strategy and overseeing the care and interpretation of the Academy’s historic and contemporary collections. The postholder will also play an active part in public engagement through displays, publications, events, and the loans programme.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on the care, interpretation, and promotion of the RA’s collections
Develop and deliver displays, exhibitions, and publications
Contribute to the strategic development of the department
Engage with the public through talks and programming
Support the loans programme and cataloguing initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Extensive curatorial experience in a museum, historic house, or similar institution
Postgraduate degree in History of Art or a related field, ideally with a focus on British art
Proven experience in exhibition development and delivery
Expertise in collection care, research, and documentation
Strategic thinking, creativity, and leadership ability