Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£48,870 per annum

About the Role
The National Gallery is seeking an Associate Curator of Paintings before 1600 to join its curatorial department, which houses one of the world’s great collections of paintings. This permanent, full-time role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to the care, growth, and scholarly interpretation of the Gallery’s Renaissance paintings collection. The Associate Curator will assist other curators with research, publications, exhibitions, collection displays, and gallery refurbishment projects. They will support the acquisition and loan processes by recommending relevant works and will have line management responsibilities, typically overseeing one direct report. As part of the curatorial team, the Associate Curator will provide leadership and pastoral care, helping to deliver an innovative, scholarly, and collaborative vision for the department.

Experience
Proven experience in curatorial work related to Renaissance paintings or similar collections is highly desirable.

About you
You are a dedicated and scholarly professional with strong research and communication skills. You demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. You have a passion for art history and museum collections, particularly in the area of paintings before 1600.

Qualifications
A relevant degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field is expected. Advanced qualifications or specialist knowledge in Renaissance art will be advantageous.