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Assistant Curator: Parliamentary Art Collection, HOUSE OF COMMONS
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Assistant Curator: Parliamentary Art Collection
About the Role
The Assistant Curator: Parliamentary Art Collection is an exciting opportunity to support the care, development and interpretation of a nationally significant collection at the heart of UK Parliament.
Working within the Heritage Collections team, you will contribute to a wide range of curatorial activities, including:
- Collections documentation
- Research
- Displays
- Interpretation projects
- Engagement with internal and external audiences
You will have the opportunity to work with artworks spanning historic commissions for the Palace of Westminster through to contemporary pieces, while developing your curatorial skills within the unique setting of the House of Commons—this role is offered on a hydbrid working basis, with an expectation that 40% of your time will be spent working in the office.
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Why Join Us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits:
- Generous annual leave—starting at 30 days, increasing to 35 days after one full working year
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Flexible working options, including:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
- Caring leave and alternative working patterns
To find out more about working at the House of Commons, visit: House of Commons Role Information.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking candidates with:
- Experience of working with collections in a museum, art gallery, historic house, or similar heritage environment, with the ability to:
- Research
- Document and interpret collections within the field of art history
- Knowledge of collections documentation practices, including working to Spectrum standards
- Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality written content for:
- A range of audiences
- Projects and communications
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How to Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter as a Supporting Statement (with a 500-word limit).
Further details on the application process can be found here: Application Process – UK Parliament.
Additional Notes
- Please ensure your application is anonymised by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.
- Most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
- The vacancy may close prior to the stated closing date due to a high volume of applications.
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