Kempton Steam Museum, operated by Kempton Great Engines Trust, is home to the world’s largest operational triple-expansion steam engine, which supplied water to much of London until 1980. Our project, Kempton: Clean Water for Life – reaching a wider audience, is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we aim to transform Kempton Steam Museum’s engagement with visitors and the local community, while enhancing support for volunteers and care of collections.
The part-time Curatorial Officer will be responsible for the museum’s curatorial activities, with a specific focus on achieving the required collection management standards for Museum Accreditation with the Arts Council by August 2026. This will include developing curatorial policies following Spectrum guidelines. There will also be opportunities to develop interpretive materials to enhance visitor understanding and appreciation of the triple expansion engines and our collections, to foster relationships with local communities and to provide training and support to volunteers on collections management and interpretation. A full role profile is available at the link below.
As part of this project we are also recruiting a Museum Operations & Project Manager (two days per week) and a Volunteer Coordinator (two days per week). The Curatorial Officer will report to the Museum Operations & Project Manager.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a passionate volunteer-led organisation and help shape the future of a remarkable industrial heritage site.
How to apply
Click here for the full role profile (opens in a new tab)
Please send your CV and a covering statement (max. 500 words) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to Valerie Mills at companysecretary@kemptonsteam.org by 12noon on 6 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 9th October with interviews in person at Kempton Steam Museum on 15 or 16 October.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Valerie Mills at the email above.