Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Education / Teaching
Digital Media / Production -
Creative Arts/Media
Digital Media / Production, Creative Design / Digital Art
Location: Greater London
Overview
Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts . This permanent Grade A post will manage two permanent curatorial staff and will contribute to the full range of curatorial work on these collections. Major areas of work will include acquisitions, cataloguing and collection management, and contributing to academic and public programmes, including research projects and exhibitions. The post-holder will work across the chronological range of the collections, but with a focus on the 17th and 18th centuries.
ResponsibilitiesContribute to acquisitions, cataloguing and collection management; contribute to academic and public programmes, including research projects and exhibitions.
QualificationsWe are looking for candidates with substantial experience of working with manuscripts and archives in a professional context, including both cataloguing and collection management and work to promote academic and public access. Good digital skills are essential, including knowledge of relevant standards and digital formats and experience of managing digital projects and/or collections. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to manage competing demands on your time are also essential.
LocationNational Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN
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