Job Details
Location: Edinburgh
Category: Collections Care, Conservation, Curatorial, Research
Salary: £42,938 - £48,054 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Senior Curator (French Art)
About the role
We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Senior Curator with a specialism in French art of the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, complemented by a broader knowledge of 17th- and 18th-century French art.
The successful candidate will make a major contribution to the development, understanding, display, interpretation, promotion, and use of the collection. Key responsibilities include:
* Initiating and developing creative and original ideas and proposals for exhibitions, displays, online activity, and talks.
* Producing research and interpretive material, including publications, talks, and captions.
* Project managing exhibitions, displays, and other relevant initiatives, with budgetary responsibility.
* Contributing to the National Galleries of Scotland research profile and environment through publications.
* Proposing acquisitions, loans, and maintaining accurate catalogue and accessioning details.
Requirements:
* Education to postgraduate level or equivalent experience, with a significant focus on French art.
* Excellent research skills and evidence of outputs.
* Extensive experience in the wider curatorial community with a demonstrable reputation for French Art.
* Fluent written and spoken French.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please apply directly via our careers portal.
Note: The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 09 October 2025.
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