Project Curator - FTC 24 months

Job title: Project Curator (Sign Collection)
Salary: £34,320 - £41,530

Grade: Band 2
Contract type: TfL
Reference: 5378
Team: Collections
Contract details: 24-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: London Transport Museum/ Depot at Acton/Hybrid

Application closing date: 22nd Aug @ 23.59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 14 and 16 September.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.   

Are you an experienced museum or heritage professional with a passion for collections management and preserving significant cultural assets?

We are seeking a Project Curator to join our Collections team on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role focused on the rationalisation of the Museum’s sign collection in line with recognised museum sector standards and best practice.

Working within a collaborative collections team, you will play a key role in auditing and reviewing the sign collection, assessing documentation, making disposal recommendations to the LTM Board and completing disposal actions. You will manage the work of two volunteers on the project as well as work on the reorganisation and display of the sign store. You will also support colleagues in the Communities and Participation team deliver short creative engagement courses, paid placements, community curated displays and the co-production of object interpretation. 

About the Role

As Project Curator, you will:

• Work directly with collection objects and associated documentation.
• Deliver collections management activities in accordance with established policies, procedures and best practice.
• Undertake disposals (and some acquisitions) in accordance with established policies, procedures and best practice.
• Support the management and development of the sign collection.
• Develop the care and storage of the sign collection.
• Maintain accurate and auditable collection records.
• Work across teams and departments, collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders and community partners.
• Contribute to projects that improve public access, engagement and understanding of the collection.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised professional who can bring both technical expertise and a methodical approach to collections work.

You will have:

• Experience working within a museum, heritage or collections-based environment.
• Proven experience of collections management and documentation.
• Knowledge of museum sector standards and best practice, including SPECTRUM procedures.
• Experience working with disposals and acquisitions 
• Experience using collections databases or information management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while building effective relationships across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Bring

• A methodical and structured approach to collections management.
• Confidence handling and working directly with historic objects.
• A commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.

If you're passionate about collections management and want to help preserve and share the story of London's transport heritage through one of the UK's most distinctive sign collections, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Process    

• Please apply using your CV only 

• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV 

• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair. 
  
Benefits  

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below: 
 

• Final salary pension scheme  
• Free travel for you on the TfL network  
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home 
• 29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow 
• Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme 
  Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel 

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice. 

Vetting Process 

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.