We’re looking for a South Asia Collections Curator to lead vital research and interpretation of South Asian heritage across two remarkable places in our care—Powis Castle and Kedleston Hall.
You'll play a pivotal role in a transformation programme that is working across 28 of our incredibly significant houses. You’ll develop fresh approaches to interpretation and support public storytelling for over 5,000 South Asian objects spanning diverse languages, histories, and materials – including royal regalia, prestigious weapons, furniture, photographs, sculpture, manuscripts, and sacred art. This 18-month fixed-term role offers a rare opportunity to shape more inclusive narratives and create deeper, more meaningful connections with the histories we tell.
What it's like to work here
Internally, you'll be known as National Curator.
As this is a national role, there’s flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you’ll lead the research, cataloguing, and interpretation of South Asian collections, focusing on Powis Castle and Kedleston Hall. You’ll also offer curatorial expertise across our places, ...