Summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a National Curator of South Asian collections for a 2-year fixed term.
Our South Asian collections include around 5000 items of furniture, photographs, weapons, royal regalia, decorative arts, miniatures, items of worship, textiles, dress, and more. The collections are dispersed across properties in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and encompass the vast diversity of South Asian religions, languages, and histories.
You'll support a ground-breaking programme involving some of the most significant houses and collections in the National Trust’s care, including two notable South Asian collections at Powis Castle in Wales and Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire.
What it's like to work here
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office on occasion. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
Your role will specifically involve travel to Wales and Midlands England, as well as to key properties across the Trust. There is an opportunity to explore and agree the working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust.
What you'll be doing
Working as a member of the national curatorial team, you'll support key properties to better research, cata...