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Curator – Dundee Museum of Transport

Salary: £30,000 | Full-time | 12-month contract (with possibility of extension)
Dundee Museum of Transport is looking for a motivated and ambitious Curator to join our team at a pivotal moment in the museum’s development. Based in the heart of Dundee, this role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on collections care with leadership in a major relocation project, as we prepare to move to our newly restored home at the historic Maryfield Tram Depot in 2027.

This is an ideal post for someone ready to take the next step in their curatorial career. You’ll play a key role in caring for and interpreting our diverse transport collection, support the museum’s reaccreditation, and help shape the new exhibitions that will welcome visitors to Maryfield. With a balance of day-to-day collections management and longer-term project planning, this post provides valuable experience in both operational and strategic museum practice.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.  Applications should be sent to: manager@dmoft.co.uk

Application Deadline: Sunday 26/10/2025