Assistant Research Curator

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

Hillsborough Castle
Fixed Term Contract
£23,589
Per Annum
Full time (36 hours per week)
12 month Fixed Term contract

Help us unearth, record and disseminate the stories from the 18th century to the present day of Hillsborough Castle and gardens, empowering colleagues to engage with our actual and on-line visitors.

Following an established research brief and working with Hillsborough’s Curator, you will undertake independent research, producing a body of concentrated research taking the form of archived material and outward facing material, and establish an archive system easy to navigate for curatorial and Public Engagement users.

Interviews will be held on Monday 29th October at Hillsborough Castle.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of history with post-graduate research experience, a knowledge of British and Irish history from an Anglo-Irish Big House perspective, or 20th century political history, as well as being an independent worker at their best in a fast paced environment.
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Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce.  Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

This vacancy is closed to applications.