Job Description

Curator (Artefacts)

Salary (Grade 4) - 28,782

per annum

Hours:

37.5

hours per week

- Permanent


Location: Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton


Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. As well as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.


Our vision is to be the world's most inspiring Naval Museum, linking Navy to Nation. You are pivotal in us achieving our vision, and to support this we embrace diversity and want everyone to feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

This is a great opportunity to join the team:

A large part of our internationally significant collection is held at Cobham Hall, the Museum's spacious, modern facility at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton. We are now recruiting a Curator to work to improve understanding of this material, further enhance how we care for it and to work with colleagues to make it accessible.


Collections and Research is a dynamic team who care for and provide both physical and intellectual access to the NMRN collections held in galleries and stores across the Museum's sites. We also support other teams and external organisations, groups and stakeholders through object loans, knowledge sharing, and contributing to or leading larger projects which directly concern the museum's collection.

What you can bring:

Experience of working with museum and archive collections Experience of supporting the creation and delivery of interpretation, or demonstrable willingness to learn Experience of working with volunteers and directing them to appropriate tasks Evidence of knowledge of, or ability to develop, specialism in one broad collection area Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience. Broad knowledge of professional standards Ability to work independently and organise and prioritise workload to meet changing demands and comply with tight deadlines.

What we offer:

The opportunity to be part of a friendly and diverse workplace within a unique heritage environment. Group pension plan with Royal London (6% employer contributions, 2% employee contributions and death in service benefit). Free onsite 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata for part time employees, increasing to 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) after 5 years' service, pro rata for part time employees, with the option to purchase additional annual leave. Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay. Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme. Free admission to other national museums and attractions within the reciprocal agreement. Discounts at our shops and cafes. Free and discounted tickets for family and friends. A range of other benefits including cycle to work Paid reservist leave.

We want you to succeed and showcase your skills and experiences, so if you are invited to interview, we will share our interview questions with you ahead of time. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, or ask any questions, please contact

Catherine Cooper, Lead Curator (FAAM),

on email

Catherine.Cooper@NMRN.org.uk

All applicants are asked to apply via https://jobs.nmrn.org.uk/ by midnight on

13th November 2025.

The selection processes will be held on site in Yeovilton in

w/c 24th November 2025

.


If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application process because of a disability, please contact the People team on recruitment@nmrn.org.uk for support.

This post requires a DBS check as a requirement of working on the naval base, as well as the right to work in the UK. Please note we cannot currently sponsor work visas.