Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)
Salary:
£17,337 per annum (£28,896 pro rata)
Contract Type:
Maternity Cover (Fixed term for 1 year or until the post holder returns, whichever is sooner)
Position Type:
Part Time
Closing Date:
Thursday 3 December 2026 at 12 noon
The Vacancy
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the organisation make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.
We currently have the post of Assistant Curator (Living Centres) available.
As Assistant Curator (Living Centres), you will deliver a range of visitor experience activities relating to animal husbandry, including school workshops, early years and baby sessions, and behind-the-scenes tours. You will lead on the legally required identification, interpretation and educational signage throughout the galleries. This includes liaising with illustrators to obtain scientifically accurate identification images, working with design specialists, and writing and editing content.
The role will also involve coordinating conservation activities, such as local beach cleans and off-site fieldwork. You will work with colleagues across the Living Display Centres team to develop the collection in line with our responsibilities as full British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums members and our Collection and Development Plans.
To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised, as the position combines both animal care and visitor engagement responsibilities. You will develop and deliver a range of school sessions, public events and paid-for experiences related to the collection, coordinating these alongside existing bookings and animal management duties. Occasional involvement in animal management activities, including tank maintenance, feeding, enrichment and live food cultures, will also be required.
Due to the responsibilities of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.
Recruitment Insight Event
Want to learn more about working with National Museums Liverpool? Join us on Tuesday 10 November 2026 from 5pm - 6pm for our online Recruitment Insight event.
You’ll hear about our organisation, the work of our teams, as well as find out more about the job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll also meet some of the staff recruiting and get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, but don't worry, you don't need to install anything - when the time comes, simply click this link to join.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)
National Museums Liverpool carries out checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. Checks are completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the People Team and not shared with recruiting managers.
If you have questions about the DBS service please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants.
Overseas Applications
National Museums Liverpool are not currently a sponsor organisation for those applying from outside of the UK. This means that we will be unable to sponsor applications for a work visas from those who live outside of the UK and do not currently hold the right to work.
For more information on whether or not you need a Visa to work in the UK please go to https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Company
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