Curator of Material Culture

Our collections, assembled by Percy Powell-Cotton and his family, encompass archaeology, natural history, material culture and related disciplines.  Since 2019 the Powell-Cotton Museum has demonstrated a sustained commitment to ethical practice in all work relating to decolonisation.  In 2020 a Community Advisory Group was formed, including members of origin communities from the local area, their role was to support the reinterpretation of the East African collection, but their influence has reached much further, feeding into and advising on general change and museum wide development.

As part of PCT’s plan to embed this work as standard practice, we are recruiting a post-holder who can undertake the core activities needed to deepen understanding of the significance of our material culture collections, identify priorities for research and development, and ensure we continue to deliver best practice that positions us as a sector leader in this field.

• Salary: £30,000 FTE
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington, Kent
• Contract: Full time, fixed term for 24 months
• Closing date: Tuesday 27th January 2026, 5pm
• Interviews: Friday 13th February 2026

How to Apply

If you have any questions about this post or its associated responsibilities, please contact the Head of Collections, mady.beardmore@powell-cottonmuseum.org.

To apply, please read the Job Description and Person Specification below, then email your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability in this role to Katy Roberts, Executive Assistant, via the 'Apply' button above (E:katy.roberts@powell-cottonmuseum.org) by 5pm, Tuesday 27 January 2026.  Interviews will take place on Friday 13 February 2026 at the Powell-Cotton Museum.