Curatorial Assistant – Collections (FTC)

  • Contract
  • London

Royal Academy of Arts


Job Summary

Please note, this role is being offered on a part-time (24 hours per week), fixed term contract basis for 12 months

Job Description

About this Role

The Royal Academy of Arts have recently embarked on an exciting new project to expand our Collections Gallery. This project will significantly enhance the RA’s free offer for visitors by allowing a greater selection of works from the RA’s rich collection to be displayed.

We are now recruiting for a Curatorial Assistant to support the Collections Team in the information gathering, organisation, presentation and delivery of the new Collections Gallery and related displays across the RA, as well as provide administrative support to the curatorial team.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have a degree in History of Art, or comparable working knowledge, with proven research skills in the field of art history. Exceptional administration skills are key, as is the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

Occasionally, this will be required to work evenings and weekends. TOIL will be given for this time.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Curatorial Assistant – Collections (FTC)
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 08 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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