About the role: The Keeper of Asia is a specialist of academic distinction that leads and manages the department of Asia. The role is responsible for overseeing the department's curatorial and academic work, including the care of an internationally important collection. Required to manage, mentor and inspire a team of curators and other staff, the postholder is expected to participate widely in support of the Museum's goals and objectives, including representing the Museum both in the UK and abroad. About you: Ensure the safety and security of the relevant parts of the collection, in line with agreed standards, strategies, processes and procedures, and in collaboration with other expert colleagues from across the Museum. Lead and engage the department in the development of ideas and plans in support of the Museum's core aims and objectives and, in so doing, further the care and increased understanding of the collection and engagement with it by a wide public. Recruit, develop and motivate a team of curators and other staff, in line with the goals and requirements of the Museum. Provide guidance and support to curatorial colleagues who will be at different stages of their academic career, ensuring high quality research and engagement outputs, and with a view to succession planning and the Museum's future. Work openly and collaboratively with colleagues across the Museum to ensure appropriate care, documentation, curation, and presentation of the collection, in line with Museum values.Job Summary
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