Public relations professionals
£34,414
Average salary
44 hours
Average weekly hours
0.79%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Archivists, conservators and curators
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2472
Archivists, conservators and curators collect, appraise and preserve collections of recorded and other material of historical interest.
Common tasks include:
- examines, appraises and advises on the acquisition of exhibits, historic records, government papers and other material
- classifies material and arranges for its safe keeping and preservation
- maintains indexes, bibliographies and descriptive details of archive material and arranges for reproductions of items where necessary
- examines objects to identify any damage and carries out necessary restoration whilst preserving original characteristics
- makes sure that storage and display conditions protect objects from deterioration and damage
- allows access to original material or material not on display for researchers
- develops and promotes ideas for exhibitions and displays
- negotiates loans of material for specialist displays
- liaises with school and other groups or individuals, publicises exhibits and arranges special displays for general, specialised or educational interest
- answers verbal or written enquiries and gives advice on exhibits or other material
Qualifications
Entrants require a good first degree in order to gain entry to a relevant postgraduate course. Many postgraduate courses also require applicants to have gained relevant practical experience prior to entry. Training is typically received on-the-job.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Alternative & related job titles: Archivists, conservators and curators
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Equality focus: Archivists, conservators and curators
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£37,543
Female average annual salary
£32,850
Male average annual salary
41
Female average weekly hours
46
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Archivists, conservators and curators
Workforce gender: Archivists, conservators and curators
Breakdown by region
£38,586
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£31,286
North West (England) - lowest annual average salary
46
North West (England) - Highest average weekly hours
43
North East (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Archivists, conservators and curators
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Archivists, conservators and curators
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£15,121)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age