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About the Role

This position is a Part-Time role (18 hours p/w) on a Fixed Term Contract (up to 3 years). As our Collections and Curatorial Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in preserving and sharing the rich history of Leighton House and Sambourne House. It’s a hands-on position with genuine local impact – a chance to support our museum team, care for unique historic collections and ensure our cultural heritage remains clear, accurate and engaging for everyone.

Responsibilities

Providing essential administrative and operational support to keep museum operations and exhibition planning running smoothly.
Maintaining key internal documentation.
Updating spreadsheets.
Ensuring on-site text and digital interpretations stay accurate following display changes.
Developing and maintaining the online collection offer.
Managing the collections mailbox.
Responding to public research enquiries.
Processing invoices.
Maintaining accurate emergency planning records.
Providing practical support during exhibition installations.
Taking part in emergency salvage procedures.

Requirements

A solid understanding of museums, collections and art history, gained through a relevant degree or equivalent practical work experience within a museum or historic house.
Strong administrative abilities.
Solid IT literacy.
Excellent organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Clear communication skills.
A collaborative approach.
A genuine passion for helping share collections with the local community.
Adaptability under pressure.
Diligence.
Commitment to integrity, public service and equality.
A hands-on, proactive mindset.
Commitment to ensuring collections stay organised, protected and accessible.

Skills

Administrative abilities
IT literacy
Organisational skills
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Clear communication
Collaboration
Adaptability
Diligence

Location

On-site across Leighton House Museum and Sambourne House
Hybrid (half a day a week working from home)

Work Type

Part-Time
Fixed Term Contract

Experience Level

Entry-level exposure across multiple aspects of museum work

Education Level

Relevant degree or equivalent practical work experience within a museum or historic house

Salary/Compensations

New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.
Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale.
Employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development
Wellbeing support
Flexible working options
Supportive environment

About the Company

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.
As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence.
We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.
At RBKC, we’re all in – investing in our people, our communities and our future.
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Equal Opportunity

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.