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Curator: Greek World, The British Museum

  •  London
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes March 17, 2025
  •  Olivia Norman
  •  onorman@britishmuseum.org
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

Full-time (41 hours per week) Permanent £55,262 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 17 March 2025

Job Description

About the role:

To undertake high-profile research into, and make publicly accessible, the Greek collections and other related collections across the Museum. To make a major contribution to the management and leadership of the Museum in support of the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies.

Job Requirements

About you:

  • Doctorate and post-doctoral experience (or equivalent)
  • Externally recognized authority in ancient Greek history and archaeology
  • Track record in securing research grants and income generation
  • Experience of working with museum collections and displays
  • Ability to lead and manage curatorial and research teams

Job Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility:

  • To lead major research projects on, and beyond, the Greek collection including projects involving external partners
  • To raise money to support research projects on and beyond the Greek collection, including projects involving external partners
  • To make the Greek 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 curatorial and research teams, including responsibility for managing performance and supporting professional development
  • To lead on up-grading the documentation of the Greek collection

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