Assistant Curator (Architectural Fabric Collection)

Assistant Curator - (Architectural Fabric Collection)

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

The Strategic Estates (SE) team is responsible for delivering a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for Members of Parliament, their staff, and visitors. SE also manages the buildings, capital projects, and historic assets of the Parliamentary Estate, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Heritage Collections Team (HCT) sits within SE and is responsible for three nationally significant collections: the Architectural Fabric Collection, the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, and the Parliamentary Art Collection. The team ensures the professional care, conservation, and interpretation of these collections, supporting the history and legacy of the Palace of Westminster.

The Role

We are looking for an Assistant Curator to join the Architectural Fabric Collection (AFC) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small, dedicated team supporting the wider Heritage Collections Team through a period of change and development.

The role will focus on documentation, auditing, and engagement, ensuring the Architectural Fabric Collection is accurately recorded and accessible for future use. You will play a key role in the transition to a new Collections Management System and contribute to storage improvements. There will also be opportunities to develop digital content, exhibitions, and engagement initiatives that highlight the significance of the collection.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing collection documentation within the Collections Management System and hard copy records.
• Conducting audits and object movements, ensuring data accuracy and risk management.
• Collaborating with teams across Parliament, including Architecture & Conservation, Strategic Estates, and the Restoration & Renewal Programme.
• Assisting with the development of exhibitions and public engagement initiatives, including website and social media content.
• Overseeing photography and digital documentation of the collection.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with museum or heritage collections, including documentation, audits, and research.
• A strong understanding of collections care and management, including cataloguing standards and Spectrum procedures.
• Experience in object handling, movement, and risk assessment for heritage assets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit, considering the criteria in the Job Description.

Please note that the contract for this role ends 31 March 2026. Additionally, most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.