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Working in the Exhibitions and Design department, and reporting to the Head of Exhibitions and Design, the Exhibitions Interpretation Curator will be responsible for supporting the delivery of on-site permanent and semi-permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions, smaller re-displays, digital outcomes and a range of display interventions across the sites of Royal Museums Greenwich.

The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the museum to research, develop and evaluate displays, taking a lead role in exhibition interpretation using a wide variety of techniques. They will contribute to the development of design briefs and exhibition narratives, ensuring content is intellectually accessible for a broad audience. Liaising with Research Curators, Project Managers, Collections Management, Conservation and Engagement specialists is particularly important, as are the relationships built with external partners and stakeholders. The postholder will also work closely with internal and external designers (3D, Graphic and Digital) throughout exhibition development, ensuring that displays are realized to the highest standards and that communication with our visitors is effective, enjoyable and meaningful. Opportunities for community consultation and co-curation are important to our approach, ensuring the presence of multiple perspectives, the development of under-represented audiences and sustainable approaches for inclusion in the museum.

The post requires an experienced and enthusiastic team player, with strong interpersonal skills, able to think creatively and use their own initiative. The successful candidate will need a good understanding of best practice in museum exhibitions, display and interpretation gained from demonstrable experience of working on the development of major permanent or temporary exhibitions. The role requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and a relevant postgraduate degree in museum studies, or the equivalent in substantial exhibition interpretation experience. The postholder will understand different learning styles and will have an ability to layer information using varying interpretative techniques. Proven communication skills - written and oral - with the ability to simplify and communicate complex subjects to a broad audience, are also essential to this role.

This is a full time, permanent role in Band 4 - Senior Specialists. Core hours of work will be 36 hours per week, working 5 days between the hours of 9am and 5pm. On occasion some flexibility may be required.

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**Location**: Greenwich **Salary**: £42,000 Per Annum **Benefits**: We offer a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, a generous pension scheme plus life cover, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 1 year) plus bank holidays, 40% discount in our cafés and 30% discount in our shops, a range of interest-free loans including: season/travel tickets, bike and bike equipment, Gym or Leisure membership plus individual learning; training opportunities and continuous performance management reviews to support personal and career development, NMDC reciprocal agreement for free admissions to other museums and galleries’ paid exhibitions, and an environment with flexible working options. For a full list of the benefits, please [click here](https://www.rmg.co.uk/file/19732/download?token=fcPcepBt).

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**Essential criteria:** • An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. history, archaeology, history of art, history of science) and a relevant postgraduate degree in museum studies or the equivalent in substantial exhibition interpretation experience. • Demonstrable experience of working on the development of major temporary exhibitions or permanent galleries. • Experience of interpretation planning for a wide range of audiences in a museum or heritage context. • Demonstrable understanding of the principles and methodology involved in delivering interpretation in museums or heritage sites • An ability to write clear, elegant and digestible text, pitched at a reading age of 12, in order tocommunicate effectively to a broad museum audience • An understanding of different learning styles and an ability to layer information, varying interpretative techniques in order to accommodate these. • Excellent written and oral presentation skills. **• Experience of working creatively with historical collections in a cultural setting.** • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster cross-departmental relationships. • Evidence of effective team working skills. • Evidence of creativity and imagination. • Sound judgement, diplomatic, a good listener with an ability to influence others while balancing differing opinions and finding appropriate solutions to a variety of challenges. • A work ethic that focuses on meeting deadlines and prioritising effectively. • Demonstrable interest and curiosity around the museum’s subjects • The ability to pay attention to detail. • Strong writing and presentation skills. **Desirable criteria:** • Experience of planning and overseeing visitor consultation and evaluation; the post holder will be expected to ensure projects can be evaluated and document lessons to embed into future planning. • Experience of project management, or an understanding of project management processes and design phases. • Be prepared to be flexible in meeting the demands of the role, as the role may involve some evening and occasional weekend work.

Exhibitions Interpretation Curator

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