Curatorial Assistant at University of Oxford

Christ Church is now offering a three year, fixed-term post of Curatorial Assistant to the Curator of the Gallery. It is designed as a post for someone in the early stages of a career in museums and invites applications from suitably experienced candidates. The role offers attractive on-the-job training with insights in all aspects of museum work.

This fixed-term post has been designed as an early career development post, intended specifically to provide a time-limited period of training and development, balancing clerical, practical and research work. The Curatorial Assistant will work closely with the Curator of the Picture Gallery and assist her in the day-to-day running of this prestigious gallery. Please note that this is a highly practical role and is an introduction to the administration and managerial side of museum work. It is not a dedicated research post. Due to the nature of this post the contract will not be extended beyond the 3-year fixed term.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject (History of Art, History, Museum Studies etc.) and familiarity with art-historical methods and terminology.  They will also have good experience of working in a museum or heritage environment, and familiarity with museum administration. Furthermore, they will have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong numerical and research skills.

The post is offered on a three year fixed-term basis and full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). Salary is University Scale Grade 4 (currently £25,138 – £28,759 with a discretionary range up to £31,396).

Further particulars, including instructions about how to apply, may be downloaded from https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/vacancies . The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 26th February 2024.

Christ Church is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students. It is our policy and practice that entry into employment and progression within employment will be determined only by criteria which are related to the duties of a particular post and the relevant salary scale. No applicant or member of staff will be treated less favourably than another because of their age, disability, ethnicity, marital or civil partnership status, parental status, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.