Curator, Godalming Museum

Curator, Godalming Museum

Godalming Museum Closing date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
South East

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

An exciting, permanent opportunity has arisen to join the small but dynamic team at Godalming Museum in the role of Curator. The Godalming Museum is a friendly local history museum which is operated in partnership between The Godalming Museum Trust and Godalming Town Council.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic museum professional to lead the work of the Museum. The Curator will line manage all other museum staff, support and advise the Godalming Museum Trust, deliver our exhibition programme, be responsible for the care and presentation of our permanent displays, and will lead on documentation and collections care. This varied role offers the post-holder ample opportunity to use their skills and experience to shape the direction of the museum.

The post-holder will have excellent written and oral communication skills, extensive and demonstrable museum experience, and will be self-motivated and able to use their initiative.

The Curator will work closely with the Museum Support Manager, Education & Outreach Officer, Museum Assistant, and our fantastic team of volunteers to offer a friendly, welcoming, and engaging museum service to our local community.

If you feel that your skills and experience would be a good fit for the role, we would welcome your application.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Rhiannon Jones, Curator at [email protected]

Job Requirements

Experience of museum documentation, environmental control and loans procedures.

Proven leadership experience within the museums, arts or heritage sectors.

Thorough knowledge of curatorial practice, collections care and collections development.

Experience of developing displays, managing projects, overseeing budgets and working with external stakeholders.

Experience of collections development and acquisitions, including working with potential donors.

Understanding of how to engage and inspire audiences through collection-based storytelling.

Experience of working in partnership with audiences and community groups, including consultation and/or co-curation.

Ability to present complex ideas clearly and confidently, with an understanding of creative learning practice for families and early years.

Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to plan and deliver multiple projects simultaneously, on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Job Responsibilities

1. Principal Responsibilities
To ensure the effective care and development of the Museum and its Collections. To promote the value of local history and support educational programmes and educational outreach.

Full responsibility for professional matters relating to the care, conservation and utilisation of the collection, services to the public. 'Public face' of the Museum.

To manage the operation of the Godalming Museum in accordance with the policies and practices of Godalming Town Council (The Council). To advise the Godalming Museum Trust (The Trust) and seek to ensure an effective working relationship between the Trust and the Council.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Curator, Godalming Museum
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Curator, Godalming Museum

Job: Curator, Godalming Museum

Organisation: Godalming Museum

Postcode: GU7 1AQ

How to Apply

For the job information pack and application form please visit the Godalming Town Council website here: https://godalming-tc.gov.uk/job-vacancies/

Completed application forms should be emailed to the Curator via the email address above, or posted to Rhiannon Jones, Godalming Museum, 109a High Street, Godalming, GU7 1AQ. All applications must be received by 5pm on 11th November 2026.