Curator: Medieval and Modern Collections
Job Summary:
Full-time (41 hours per week) Permanent £55,262 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 April 2025
Job Description
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to become lead curator of the medieval and modern numismatic collection. This role’s collections responsibilities cover a vast geographic and chronological range, from the end of Roman rule in Britain (and parallel developments in continental Europe) through to the early modern period in around AD1700. The medieval and early modern British series are a particular strength of the numismatic collection. This role will be responsible for their research, acquisitions, publication and public display, with opportunities to develop collaborative exhibition and research projects which extend into other collections. The role is further anticipated to make a strategically significant contribution to the management and leadership of the Museum at an important time, as it undergoes an ambitious project to transform its permanent galleries.
Job Requirements
About you:
* BA/BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
* Externally recognized authority in a relevant subject area
* Membership of relevant learned societies
* Experience of display, research, publication and broadcast projects
* Co-investigator in a major research project
* Track record in securing research grants and income generation
* Experienced manager of people, projects and budgets
* Extensive publication record in relevant subjects including publications of internationally recognised merit
Job Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility:
* To lead major research projects on, and beyond, the medieval and modern money collection including projects involving external partners
* To raise money to support research projects on and beyond the medieval and modern collection, including projects involving external partners
* To make the medieval and modern money collection publicly accessible via high-profile publication, digital, display, and broadcast projects
* To contribute significantly to the management of the Museum
* Leading, managing and motivating a curatorial and research team, including responsibility for managing performance and supporting professional development
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