Curator of Industry & Metalwork (Maternity Cover)
Sheffield Museums Trust Closing date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The purpose of the job is to:
Ensure that Sheffield's Industry and Metalwork collections are creatively displayed, researched and developed, reflecting Sheffield's unique history and contemporary achievements.
Lead the Industry and Metalwork collections management, and work with colleagues to deliver exhibitions, displays, digital content and events.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, creative practitioners, specialists and business to create a diverse, engaging and enjoyable range of activities that promote ownership and knowledge about the Industry and Metalwork collections.
Champion access to the Trust's collections including Sheffield's Designated Metalwork collection.
Job Requirements
This role is part time, 30 hours per week, to provide maternity cover for 12 months.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Curator of Industry & Metalwork (Maternity Cover)
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Curator of Industry & Metalwork (Maternity Cover)
Job: Curator of Industry & Metalwork (Maternity Cover)
Organisation: Sheffield Museums Trust
Postcode: S3 8RY
How to Apply
The closing date for this post is midnight Tuesday 31 March. All applications should be submitted using our Networx Recruitment system. Please note we do not accept CV’s. No agencies please.
Interviews for this role will be held on 16 April 2026.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sian Brown, Head of Collections [email protected]
- Contact name: Sian Brown
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Sheffield Museums Trust
SMT is the independent charity that runs six of the city’s leading museums & heritage sites; Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Graves Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, Millennium Gallery, Shepherd Wheel & Weston Park Museum.
We believe that the museums & collections we care for belong to everyone & we know that connecting with them can make people’s lives better. Our vision is to develop ambitious, resilient, collaborative museums that represent, celebrate & inspire the people of Sheffield.