Assistant Curator, Eighteenth-Century British Art

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Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£32,674 / year
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
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SKILLS

Research skills Organisational skills Knowledge of eighteenth-century British art Exhibition planning Collection displays and acquisitions Interpretation writing Website content development Participation in research events

FULL DESCRIPTION

TG1423683 Assistant Curator, Eighteenth-Century British Art

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Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Britain, United Kingdom

Salary: £32,674 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 25 May, 2026

Job Introduction

This is a great opportunity to join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Britain curatorial team as an Assistant Curator with a focus on eighteenth-century British art.

In this role you will help fulfil [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s mission to increase the public’s enjoyment and understanding of British art from the sixteenth century to the present day. You will contribute to researching, planning and delivering exhibitions, collection displays and acquisitions of historic British art, particularly art spanning 1700-1830. You will also write interpretation and website texts, as well as organise and participate in research events.

The ideal candidate will bring an enthusiasm and knowledge of eighteenth-century British art, and a commitment to contributing to the diversification of British art histories. They will bring strong research and organisational skills and, ideally, experience of working with collections or exhibitions.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: £32,674 per annum
  • Frequency: Monthly - Salaried
  • Working Hours: 36
  • Job Reference: TG1423683
  • Contract Type: Perm - Full Time
  • Closing Date: 25 May, 2026
  • Job Category: Curatorial
  • Business Unit: Galleries
  • Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Britain, United Kingdom
  • Posted on: 5 May, 2026
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