Curators
Code: 25-4012.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Collections Curator
Collections Manager
Curator
Education Curator
Exhibitions Curator
Exhibits Curator
Museum Curator
Photography Curator
Vertebrate Zoology Curator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.
- Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
- Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Adobe Illustrator
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Arts and Humanities
English language
history and archeology
Business
management
administrative services
Math and Science
sociology and anthropology
geography
Communications
multimedia
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
group things in different ways
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Curators
Salaries for a Curators vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Curators in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Curators include: Database software, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Curators is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Curators
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Curator: Dynamic Museum Exhibitions & Collections
Recruitment Hub
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Content Curator
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
Occupational Terms
#institution
#information
#conventional interests
#area of expertise
#grant proposal
#general public
#english language
#acquisition
#art work
#historic items