Apprentice Curator

**Opportunity ID**

495

**Location**
- IWM London

**Salary**
- £27,000 per annum. In addition, you will receive a £500 salary increase upon the successful completion of each of the 3 core apprenticeship modules.

**Hours**
- 36 hours net per week (incorporating study time)

**Department**
- Collections & Curatorial

**Job Summary**

The Collections and Curatorial team comprise the museum’s Media Heads, who are specialist curators that champion the management, interpretation, integrity and use of the respective parts of the IWM collection. We act as the most senior curatorial specialists in our areas and interact with many diverse teams across the organisation to provide expertise and assist with analysis of the collections. We provide support and guidance to specialist curators in the Narrative and Curatorial team, are responsible for the shape and strategic development of IWM’s collections in our media areas, and drive and support any associated public programme outputs.

This Apprentice Curator role offers an opportunity to work with one of our Media Heads in learning the working practices of IWM while studying in conjunction with Teesside University on their Professional Apprenticeship in Curating part-time Masters degree course. At IWM you will specialise in our Sound collection, although there will be many opportunities to work alongside the other media types in our care. You will also be allocated set time during the working week in order to attend classes and undertake study with Teesside, which is undertaken on a part-time modular basis over two years.

You will work closely with colleagues across the museum to ensure best practice standards and documentation, and may contribute to exhibitions, publications and other museum projects. In addition to your studies with Teesside, there will also be opportunities to attend training courses in various aspects of museum practice both within IWM and externally, as well as attendance at professional conferences and other forums.

Your duties will include:

- support delivery of content for galleries and exhibitions as well as other public programme-related outputs
- to always work as a team member, consulting with colleagues and sharing knowledge and information
- to facilitate and support access to our collection, knowledge and skills to the public and to colleagues across IWM
- To work with colleagues across IWM to support effective stewardship and care of the collection
- Actively promote and implement IWM’s strategy for widening access, inclusion and diversity within the scope of the project
- To keep up to date with changing technology to assist more efficient and effective working
- Ensure familiarity with all the Museum's health and safety policies and procedures

**November 20th 2024, 9:00 AM**

**Interview Details**

Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 25th of November. The second round of interviews are planned for the week commencing 2nd of December.
- Benefits
- ** Full-Time Equivalent Annual Leave**: from the start we will give you 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this allowance increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you’ll get 30 days —an opportunity for rest, rejuvenation, and personal pursuits.
- ** Company Group Pension Plan**: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%.
- ** Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits**:Celebrate life’s milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families.
- ** IWM4me**: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being.
- ** Free Sanitary Products**: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites.
- ** Retail Discounts**:25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me)
- ** Free Entry to IWM Air Shows**:Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows.
- ** Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries**: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions.
- ** In-House Training Programmes**: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives.
- ** Season Ticket Loan Scheme**:Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program.
- ** Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire**: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work.
- ** Eye Tests**:Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses.
- ** Employee Assistance Programme**:Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
- ** Civil Service Sports Club Membership**: Opportunity t