Working in the Exhibitions and Design department, and reporting to the Head of Exhibitions and Design, the Exhibitions Interpretation Curator will be responsible for supporting the delivery of on-site permanent and semi-permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions, smaller re-displays, digital outcomes and a range of display interventions across the sites of Royal Museums Greenwich. This is a full time, permanent role in Band 4 - Senior Specialists. Core hours of work will be 36 hours per week, working 5 days between the hours of 9am and 5pm. On occasion some flexibility may be required. Salary: £42,000 per annum We encourage you to read the attached job description/person specification before applying for this role. Please be aware that we are unable to sponsor visas. Benefits We offer a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, a generous pension scheme plus life cover, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 1 year) plus bank holidays, 40% discount in our caf s and 30% discount in our shops, a range of interest-free loans including: season/travel tickets, bike and bike equipment, Gym or Leisure membership plus individual learning; training opportunities and continuous performance management reviews to support personal and career development, NMDC reciprocal agreement for free admissions to other museums and galleries' paid exhibitions, and an environment with flexible working options. EDI Diversity and inclusion are integral to our work at Royal Museums Greenwich, as we are a museum for everyone. We want to foster a spirit of inclusion, collaborative working, innovation, and valuing people as individuals whose lives have been shaped by different experiences. Therefore, we welcome applications from everyone. We actively work with Disability Confident scheme and ask that you let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you need or things you would like us to know during the interview process. The post requires an experienced and enthusiastic team player, with strong interpersonal skills, able to think creatively and use their own initiative. The successful candidate will need a good understanding of best practice in museum exhibitions, display and interpretation gained from demonstrable experience of working on the development of major permanent or temporary exhibitions. The role requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and a relevant postgraduate degree in museum studies, or the equivalent in substantial exhibition interpretation experience. The postholder will understand different learning styles and will have an ability to layer information using varying interpretative techniques. Proven communication skills - written and oral - with the ability to simplify and communicate complex subjects to a broad audience, are also essential to this role. The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the museum to research, develop and evaluate displays, taking a lead role in exhibition interpretation. They will contribute to the development of design briefs and exhibition narratives, ensuring content is intellectually accessible for a broad audience. The postholder will also work closely with internal and external designers (3D, Graphic and Digital) throughout exhibition development, ensuring that displays are realized to the highest standards and that communication with our visitors is effective, enjoyable and meaningful. Opportunities for community consultation and co-curation are important to our approach, ensuring the presence of multiple perspectives, the development of under-represented audiences and sustainable approaches for inclusion in the museum.Job Summary
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