Assistant Curator
Assistant Curator
Location: Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SF
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,125 (£13,062.50 pro rata)
Contract: Fixed-term for 15 months (June 2026 to August 2027)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual for a key role in the Somerset Museums Service curatorial team, supporting the Senior Curator and helping us deliver the next stage of the Chew Valley Hoard project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Further information about the hoard can be found here: https://swheritage.org.uk/museum-of-somerset/chew-valley-hoard/
Working alongside the Curators and Exhibitions and Programmes Manager, the postholder will contribute to the creation of content for an ambitious new temporary exhibition at The Museum of Somerset to run from April 2027, and the permanent display of the hoard from 2028. The postholder will support excellent collections management to ensure Somerset Museums Service is fulfilling curatorial best practice and meeting Accreditation guidelines.
The South West Heritage Trust is a charity which delivers a broad range of heritage services across Somerset and Devon. We are a growing organisation, founded on services that were previously delivered by Somerset and Devon County Councils. With a turnover exceeding £4 million, we manage and run three museums (including the Museum of Somerset), two Archives and Local Studies services and look after the historic environment in Somerset.
We are committed to building an organisation as diverse as the communities we serve. Your application for this role will be welcomed whatever your background and regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.
If you would like to have an informal discussion or experience any difficulties with the recruitment process, please contact Ann Bradford (HR and Governance Manager) via email: ann.bradford@swheritage.org.uk.
For further information and to access the application form, please follow the link below to our recruitment portal. Please note CVs are not accepted as applications.
Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 7 May 2026