Archivists and curators
£30,243
Average salary
29 hours
Average weekly hours
1.44%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Archivists and curators
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2452
Archivists 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. Professional qualifications leading to NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas at Levels 3, 4 and 5 are available.
*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 and curators
Officer, museum Assistant, curatorial Keeper (museum) Officer, museums Keeper (Public Record Office) Keeper (art gallery) Keeper, museum Officer, collection (museum) Inspector of ancient monuments Officer, education, arts Investigator (Historical Monuments Commission) Archivist Curator Officer, conservation, museum Officer, education Officer, education (art gallery, museum) Conservator
Equality focus: Archivists 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
£28,157
Female average annual salary
£31,807
Male average annual salary
20
Female average weekly hours
34
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Archivists and curators
Workforce gender: Archivists and curators
Breakdown by region
£35,457
London - highest annual average salary
£26,071
East Midlands (England) - lowest annual average salary
34
South East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
25
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Archivists and curators
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Archivists and curators
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£11,471)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age