Property Curator

3 weeks ago

Newtownards, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to join our Property Leadership Team as Property Curator. This is a permanent and full-time opportunity to lead the curatorial direction of Mount Stewart, a large neo-classical house with a collection of international significance, surrounded by celebrated formal gardens and a historic landscape situated on the stunning Ards Peninsula in County Down.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the curatorial vision and long-term plan for the estate, building on the completed extensive restoration work to Mount Stewart house.
  • Support the entire team of staff and volunteers to engage visitors in all that is special about Mount Stewart, developing their skills, confidence, and creativity.
  • Champion creative and innovative approaches to programming, using dynamic and inclusive storytelling to connect Mount Stewart's rich history with contemporary audiences.
  • Ensure that interpretation and programming are culturally sensitive and historically accurate, providing balanced narratives that resonate with a diverse range of visitors.

Requirements

  • In-depth understanding and experience of working with historic collections and properties.
  • Good experience and understanding of collections management and care.
  • Ability to connect with a wide range of audiences.
  • Experience of personal contribution to the development and delivery of interventions and/or programming to enhance visitor engagement, drive visitor growth, or deepen community connections.
  • Capability to undertake, lead on, interpret, and respond to external and internal research, intelligence, and analysis.
  • Enthusiasm, knowledge, and inspiration, as well as a practical, pragmatic, and sensible approach to problem-solving.
  • Great leadership skills with experience of supporting teams of staff and volunteers and a strong understanding of how to work collaboratively across disciplines.
  • Good communication skills, enabling positive relationships to be built and maintained externally and internally.
  • Ability to work to budgets and plan accordingly.
  • Relevant formal academic / professional / vocational qualifications in Art History, Museum Studies, and related fields.

What We Offer

  • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary.
  • Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18).
  • Rental deposit loan scheme.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • EV car lease scheme.
  • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.
  • Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
  • Flexible working whenever possible.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Free parking at most Trust places.

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