We’re recruiting a new Curator

Salary: £32,000

Contract: Permanent contract

Closing date: Monday 7 April 2025, 9am

Have you got a passion for history, an eye for detail and the organisational skills needed to join the Scilly Arts and Heritage team as our new Curator? Would you like to help us bring our incredible collection to life, sharing’s Scilly’s stories with visitors and local residents across our islands?

We're looking for a museum/heritage professional to join us on the final steps of installing the Isles of Scilly’s Museum in the Town Hall on St Mary’s ready for opening in 2026.

You'll be working closely with the Director and Engagement Officer as part of a small staff team and large pool of volunteers. You will be an experienced Curator or Museum/Heritage professional with a strong understanding of collection management, combined with a passion for bringing history to life.

Find the detailed job description below:

Curator Job Description

To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 to hello@scillyartsheritage.org.uk by 9am on Monday 7 April 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online on Thursday 10 April, followed by an in-person interview on Monday 14 April.

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Accompanying Scilly schoolchildren to see WHITE HORSE on the mainland

This project is led by the Council of the Isles of Scilly, working in partnership with the Isles of Scilly Museum Association.