Curator of Rare Books

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nationalmuseums Full time
Job Overview

The Nationalmuseums is seeking a skilled Curator of Rare Books to lead the team responsible for the management, development, and promotion of its heritage collections. The successful candidate will have experience in a discipline relating to the curation of British and European printed heritage, with a demonstrable knowledge of the history of the book in Britain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the curatorial team in developing innovative ways of engaging the public with the collection.
  • Develop new approaches to uncovering underrepresented voices in the nation's cultural heritage.
  • Manage and lead the Printed Heritage Collections section of over a dozen curators.

Requirements
  • A first degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience in a research library or similar environment.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills.
  • Experience of printed heritage collection development, work plans, and budget management.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £51,188 per annum.
  • An excellent benefits package, including a flexible working hours scheme and 25 days holiday from entry.
  • The opportunity to work with a world-renowned collection of rare books.


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